Job Description

NIKA is hiring for a

Senior Structural/Civil Engineer

to support the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) Engineering Division in San Antonio, TX.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides Structural and Civil infrastructure analysis, assessments & recommendations which include (but are not limited to) Understand building and retaining Understand Life Safety design Understand models by using computer-aided design Determine loads and pressures caused by environmental or human Follow construction safety Choose appropriate (or better) materials based on industry standard Monitor on-site construction Communicate one's designs, assessments and reports through presentations and in Prepare and allocate Track and report on project Collaborating with contractors and project Specific responsibilities include performing site investigations; analyzing structural/civil requirements; conducting meetings and design reviews with various offices; development of plans, specifications, and detail cost estimates; design leader responsible with coordinating with other disciplines to ensure the quality of the total design; and to trouble shoot on-going construction projects. Prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment, ensure building materials are tested for stability and safety, as well as manage the repair, maintenance, and replacement of Evaluate proposed projects and technical solutions based on need, code compliance, effectiveness, and life cycle cost. Answer technical Requests for Information (RFIs) in accordance with codes, regulations, and DHA policy and procedures. Travel to sites to investigate open requirement packages and conduct detailed inspections of existing conditions of equipment, evaluate the effectiveness of current maintenance procedures, and confirm the use of correct operational practices. Provide a comprehensive and formal travel report detailing the observations, findings, and recommendations conveyed in a technical manner that remains consumable by a non-engineer.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering Demonstrate minimum of four (4) years practical experience in the healthcare field. Three (3) years of this experience must have occurred within the last four (4) years. Practical experience is defined has having the direct responsibility for execution of design, installation, maintenance, or major repair of building structural systems supporting commercial, institutional, industrial or medical healthcare The expectation of this position is to possess the expertise and experience to resolve complex problems that his/her contemporaries cannot resolve. Must be a U.S. citizen Ability to obtain security clearance is required Travel approximately 6-12 times per year
NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Do you possess a minimum of four (4) years practical experience in the healthcare field, with three (3) years of this experience must having to occur within the last four (4) years? Are you able to travel 6-12 times per year? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?
Work Location: Remote