Senior Structural Engineer I

ICON is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in assisting the structural design development of ICON’s 3D printed wall system. This position will work as a member of the Architecture and Building Performance Department and will support ICON Structural Initiatives for many different projects. This role will report to the VP of Building Design & Performance and is based out of our Austin, TX campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the structural design development of ICON’s Concrete 3D-Printed (C3DP) wall system for various projects throughout the United States.
• Structural calculations for enclosure and wall system design in coordination with other ICON departments.
• Conduct structural performance evaluation and diagnostics for design development, certification and testing.
• Propose structural designs for optimal performance by utilizing novel software and computational methodologies.
• Assist and lead in the evaluation of ICON’s structural building systems for compliance with building codes, standards and performance criteria.
• Provide input on foundation systems for a variety of conditions while incorporating requirements from construction and hardware teams.
• Perform field testing and building inspections of new and existing projects.
• Participate in site observations and test preparation with project team and partners.
• Prepare and submit engineering reports for assigned projects and tasks.
• Review architectural and structural drawings prepared by ICON and 3rd party consultants for conformance with ICON standards and details.
• Review shop drawings and submittals from 3rd party contractors for conformance with ICON standards and details.
• In and out of state overnight travel, as required for assigned projects and tasks (typically no more than 1 - 2 nights).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required. 
• Experience in concrete structural design.
• Experience with vertical structural design.
• Experience with structural  analysis and computer aided design tools.
• Experience with ACI, ASCE, AND TMS design codes.
• Knowledge of AutoCad, and Revit.
• Knowledge of design from first principles.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to read and understand building envelope drawings including wall cladding systems, curtain wall, window and door systems, waterproofing, and roofing.
• Working knowledge of test methods and standards associated with testing of structural systems required for code compliance.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in structural engineering.
• 2+ years of professional experience working on complex, concrete structural projects within a design-build environment.
• Experience and familiarity with sustainability aspects of structural material systems (e.g. carbon content, and life cycle assessment).
• Expertise in computational design software and programming preferred.
• Experience in computational mechanics and/or numerical programming.