Are you looking for a challenge and career growth while working with the Architecture Team at a top U.S. Homebuilder?

NVR – the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes – is searching for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Architectural Services Department, on-site in Frederick, MD. You will be responsible for developing residential construction and engineering documents as a member of an architectural or engineering project team. In addition to performing work independently, you will coordinate with other team members, and merge project components to complete projects. You will demonstrate subject matter expertise in architectural engineering principles and design standards by providing guidance and support to other team members. Your work is performed autonomously under the direction of an Architectural Project Coordinator, Project Architect or Project Architectural Engineer while also ensuring alignment with other members within the project teams.

Discover what it’s like working in NVR's Architectural Services Department through this .

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and review engineering and related documentation to ensure compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements. Specific tasks include Load development plans, gravity load design, lateral load design and reviewing residential designs for structural code compliance. Seal and/or approve as required, which requires a current Engineering license (PE or SE). Maintain assigned portion of the project schedule and record accurate hours worked on each project. Collaborate with Architectural Project Coordinators to maintain adherence to project schedules. Collaborate with other team members regarding project components to support project completion and low idle time. Deliver high-level expertise related to guidelines, standards, and best practices. Independently apply engineering concepts and designs to ensure assigned functions on each project are accurate without major changes required to correct structure, design, or established procedures and guidelines.  Participate in discussions, provide recommendations, and develop solutions with Homebuilding, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other NVR department personnel as needed, including conversations ranging from addressing field repairs to clarifying appropriate construction methods to inspectors. Consult with experts in different areas including structural and mechanical engineers, architects, estimating analysts, building code officials, truss engineers, and IT to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Licensed with an active Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license in at least one state. Experience with structural design software (ie. iStruct, Digital Canal, Tekla Tedds). Design experience with residential homebuilding and light wood framed construction. 6+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years as a PE. Proficient with spreadsheet and database tools as well as MS Office products. 1+ years’ experience with AutoCAD. Ability to read and interpret construction documents. High level of attention to detail as well as strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, with strong communication skills. Experience planning and organizing the activities of others with demonstrated skill in follow-up and control. Experience leading, mentoring, and/or coaching junior team members preferred.

Life at NVR

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes, NVR is committed to your success and we will give you the tools, training, and industry knowledge you need to excel and thrive. Our management team is tenured and talented, nearly 80% of them promoted from within, so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, and provide career guidance and encouragement.

NVR offers traditional benefits, among the best in the industry. In addition, we offer all employees stock ownership through a profit sharing trust as part of our retirement savings package. NVR has had the highest Earnings Per Share growth rate in the homebuilding industry for the past 10 years, so as we grow financially, so do you!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Testing and Credit Check are required.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorship.

This position pays $100,000-$120,000 per year.

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