Civil/Structural Engineer (Djibouti) - Planate Management Group, LLC
San Francisco, CA 94103
About the Job
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Structural Engineer to join our team at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you will support multiple designs and/or construction projects ranging from an estimated construction cost of $20,00 to $15 million. You will be assigned to projects in different phases from concept development, plan review, and recommendations to construction support management and inspection services.
This position is in the proposal stage and if awarded the period of performance is until 2030. If you are employed, you will get to enjoy the following benefits:
- Base Salary: $150,000 – 180,000/yr
- Accommodation and Transportation – provided
- Communication Allowance – provided
- R/R Break – 21 days PTO per year (paid roundtrip travel to home country)
- Paid long vacation trips to Dubai or Kenya per year
- Healthcare and Life Insurance
- License registration/renewal benefits
- Visa processing support
- Work Schedule: 50 hours per week; Monday – Friday
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and provide input on conceptual designs, charrettes, pre-final and final submittals, shop drawings, and documents prepared by NAVFAC personnel, NAVFAC contracted A&E design firms, and other contracted firms
- Assist the government in developing conceptual designs, charrettes, pre-final, and final design documents
- Assist the government in post award design services and post construction award services for design submittals, construction submittals, and shop drawings
- Assist the government developing estimates of quantities and cost estimates for construction projects
- Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
- Provide general engineering support for projects that include but are not limited to: calculation of environmental and blast loads; analysis and design of vertical and lateral force resisting system, shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, and utility supports; and design of structural elements using common building materials (concrete, steel and timber).
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
- Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering issued by a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia
- Must be a U.S. Passport holder
- A minimum of 10 years of professional civil engineering - structural code compliant facilities design experience for new construction and renovation design experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities design experience
- Provide a timely and professional specialized structural engineering support, including cost engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development
- Expert in advanced structural engineering concepts, principles and practices as they apply to a wide range of shore facilities, including piers, housing, medical facilities, and aviation facilities
- In depth knowledge of DOD and Navy guide specifications, criteria, policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to structural and civil engineering design including the International Building Code and ASCE 7 (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures)
- Professional knowledge and skill conducting studies and analysis of requirements for cost, labor, and/or materials; evaluation and advice on cost estimates and contract change orders
- Skill in the use of software/systems, such as Whole Building Design Guide (WBGD), AutoCAD, structural design/analysis software, Specs-In-Tact technologies, Microsoft Office products, cost engineering software, and other applicable DoD computer systems.
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.
We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!
