MKA International, Inc. (_MKA_) is a national, multidisciplinary Construction and Engineering Consulting firm. We have been serving our Clients for over 35 years throughout the United States and worldwide. As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, you will have the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and advance at a pace commensurate with your abilities. We are a team of self-starters, who value the culture of complementary and diverse professional/experience in the service of our Clients. Our “Growth from Within” mindset, provides a path for purposeful and meaningful advancement.

Working at MKA provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment utilizing the latest technology. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated entry-level civil/structural engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of structural systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience with site evaluations and authoring technical reports is desired. Building system types include, but not limited to, steel, concrete, masonry, wood, roofing and building envelopes.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to structural systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of structural behavior, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses and written technical reports.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• EIT or FE credentials preferred, but not a requirement.
• Basic knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS, etc.)
• Basic knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction preferred.
• Field experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.

Compensation: $65k - $90k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person