Senior Structural Engineer (10+ years experience)

Job Area:
Engineering

Application Deadline:
Unsolicited

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Senior Structural Engineer (10+ years experience)

Are you interested in an alternative and exciting next step in your engineering career? Do you want to engage and provide input to some of the most structurally interesting, environmentally sustainable, and technically challenging projects happening around the globe? If you are interested in helping to develop structural schemes for competitions in Asia, providing input on 3D printed communities in the Americas, and engaging in full documentation and construction of buildings and Europe, then we strongly encourage you to join the BIG Engineering team in our Copenhagen office.

BIG Engineering is a rapidly developing team which specializes in providing input on the ‘bones’ of BIG’s buildings. As we provide input on projects for all offices across all phases of projects, we move at a very rapid pace in order to keep up with the ever-changing architectural concepts. We are committed to sustainable design and alternative design approaches, and are constantly developing and researching new ways of building; alternative methods of design, analysis, and drawing production; and new technologies that will push the envelope for building a more sustainable future.

BIGE has a strong pipeline of work and is growing rapidly. We are seeking an experienced structural engineer who can help lead teams of engineers on projects from competition/concept phases through construction. Coordinating working with architectural teams, other internal disciplines, and external consultants will be required, in addition to serving as a mentor to young engineers. Strong technical skills are a must, as review of drawings, reports, and calculations is a necessary part of this role.
As a dynamic, ever-changing, and constantly developing architectural firm, BIG provides a very different work environment and approach to work than a traditional engineering firm. Consider joining us if you are interested in developing your career in a different way.

Join us on our mission if you are an Engineer who has:

• An interest in positively impacting the built environment around the globe
• The ability to respond positively to the iterative nature of architectural design and can manage frequent changes
• Strong organizational skills, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and budget time
• Experience with seismic design.
• The ability to take initiative in response to direction from managers, engineers, and architects
• The ability to work well in a dynamic team, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating
• A creative and holistic mindset

Required skills and experience

• You hold a Master degree level education in civil/structural engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in structural design, project delivery, and construction following graduation
• Strong technical skills, including experience with design of timber, concrete, and steel structures
• Expertise in a minimum of one of the above materials is desired
• Familiarity with all design phases, from concept through construction. Strong conceptual and schematic design phase skills are a plus
• Strong knowledge of either US or European engineering codes. Experience with other design codes (Asian, Australian, etc.) is a plus
• Experience working in an international context
• Extensive experience with finite element analysis
• Proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper and an understanding of parametric design is preferred
• Working knowledge and the ability to work in ETABS, SAP 2000, and/or Revit, or equivalent FE/BIM software packages
• Fluent in English- spoken and written
• Additional language skills are preferred, particularly Danish and Chinese

Application:
Please upload your CV and references. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements. Please confirm your availability to attend a video conference call at short notice.

Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.