Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to WJE's Honolulu office, where we are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (i.e., Senior Associate) to join our dynamic team of architects and engineers. 

As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the autonomy to shape your career while guiding the next generation of structural engineers. You will be supported by a well-established organization offering industry-leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access to WJE’s collective expertise and state-of-the-art lab and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution for the day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects, including:
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams
  • Leveraging a principles-first approach to develop practical solutions for challenging engineering problems in combination with a deep understanding of codes, standards, and historical industry practices
  • Self-performing and advising others in complex analysis, repair design, hands-on fieldwork, and preparation of technically excellent client deliverables (e.g., written reports, presentations, construction details, and specifications)
  • Providing high-quality technical reviews of work completed by others
  • Sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate
• Project management, including client development, project initiation, scoping, and assembling appropriate project teams; and managing internal and external client expectations, deliverables, and financials
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
• Contributions to local practice development and company-wide objectives, including:
  • Proactively fostering new and existing client relationships in pursuit of project work you are excited about
  • Developing genuine local rapport with contractors, designers, and building officials in Hawaii's unique culture
  • Participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming WJE professionals
  • Collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives
  • Engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

View the full job posting to learn more about WJE’s one-of-a-kind culture, robust total compensation structure, industry-leading benefits, and what it will take to be successful in this position.

About Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE)

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Jack Janney founded WJE in 1956 as Janney and Associates, a one-person engineering consultancy. Jack Wiss and Dick Elstner officially joined him in 1957 and 1961, respectively, formally creating Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates. More than sixty-five years later, we have evolved into an employee-owned, international, interdisciplinary company with more than 750 employees in thirty offices worldwide; delivering practical, innovative, and technically sound solutions across all areas of new and existing construction. The character, commitment, expertise, and enthusiasm of our employees have made the company a success in decades past, and will continue to do so in the future. Learn more: www.wje.com/about

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