Exp Federal

Overview

Exp Federal is seeking a mid-level Structural Engineer, PE to join their team in Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA). The company provides full-service Architecture & Engineering services to the U.S. federal government, focusing on delivering superior technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and details for foundations, buildings, and structures based on preliminary concepts, sketches, calculations, or verbal instructions.
• Oversee the creation and manage structural models and project drawings prepared by junior engineers and BIM staff using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Apply knowledge of structural steel, cold-formed steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and related drafting conventions.
• Understand the scope of SD, DD, and CD phases and produce drawings appropriate to each stage.
• Manage RFIs, submittals during Construction phase and participate in contractor-client conflict resolution.
• Contribute to the development of cost estimates.
• Research domestic and international materials, products, and systems to support design decisions and specifications.
• Conduct safe and accurate site surveys and develop existing conditions documentation.
• Travel onsite to project fields for client meetings and site inspections and visits: ~25% requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis) from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Demonstrates experience in both vertical and horizontal designs.
• Strong skills in structural analysis and finite element modeling; ability to learn specialized software as needed.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Experience with federal design projects and Whole Building Design Guide is a plus.
• Understanding of antiterrorism, force protection, hardening, and blast design is highly sought.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements (in office or hybrid office).
• Professional development support (SE licensure, conferences, training).