Job Details

Structural Restoration Engineer

Work Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-time regular

About This Opportunity

In this role, you will provide forensic and restoration consulting services to clients and develop your own projects. You will serve as the primary client contact on your projects and lead internal teams in the research, analysis, and solving of structural and waterproofing deficiencies in a variety of structures including high-rises, historical buildings, parking structures, plazas, water-retention structures, tunnels, and bridges. You will participate in all phases and aspects of a project, such as forensic investigation, behavior evaluation, repair design and budgeting, preparation of repair documents, and construction administration.

Qualified candidates will have strong restoration and/or forensic engineering experience, superior problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with decision-makers at all levels in an organization, be highly resourceful and self-directed, and enjoy working in an environment that offers freedom and autonomy to develop and implement best practices. Strong time management skills, proven leadership and teamwork abilities, self-initiation, and reliance are essential skills.

• Perform investigations, surveys, and testing of existing buildings to identify and diagnose deficiencies contributing to damage or deterioration.
• Critically analyze plans, specifications, and calculations prepared by others.
• Monitor progress of projects, adherence to project requirements, and closely track budget and procedural standards.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes, and repair recommendations.
• Complete and maintain all project documentation in project management software.
• Manage multiple projects and teams, including engineers and technical personnel.
• Maintain, market, and promote restoration and forensic engineering consulting services to new and existing clients.
• Assist with training less experienced staff in a variety of roles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Professional license in architecture, structural engineering, or civil engineering (or the ability to obtain one in the future).
• Preferably 2-5 years of experience in forensic and/or restoration fields, but we are also open to new graduates with a graduate degree.
• Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
• Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Willingness to travel.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 a year

Who We Are

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.