June 2016

June 2016www.seaonc.org575 Market Street, Suite 2125
San Francisco, CA 94105-2870
Vol. XIX, No. 6 [email protected]
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Founded in 1930, SEAONC’s mission is to advance the art and science of strucutral engineering, to maintain the honor
and dignity of the profession, and to enlighten the public regarding the province of the structural engineer. See our
History, Mission Statement, and Bylaws for more information.
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June Dinner Meeting
Aunnual Business Meeting
President’s Message
The Freedom of Not
Knowing
Reflecting on my year
as President, what
surprised me most is
the liberation that has
come from not always
knowing something.
Explanation
below, but first, updates:
• Get out the vote! Elections are
•
•
open for the 2016-2017 Board
of Directors. You should have
received an email with an
electronic ballot. If you need a
new ballot, please contact the
SEAONC office. Voting closes at
noon on Tuesday June 7th.
Membership renewal: Expect
your membership dues renewal
notices at the end of June, in
line with the SEAONC fiscal
year beginning July 1. Timely
renewals
ensure
SEAONC’s
financial health.
See you in Maui?
SEAOC
Convention registration is now
open! Register by July 1 to save
$200.
Back to not knowing. As the oldest
sibling of four, I grew up as a “knowit-all,” and I often slip into that role.
Little did I know that the SEAONC
SEAONC’s June 7th Annual Awards dinner meeting marks the close of the fiscal
year 2015–2016 and kicks off 2016-2017 in style! SEAONC’s honored guests for
the evening will include Past Presidents; Honorary, Life, and Fellow members;
and our prestigious award recipients.
In addition to an overview of SEAONC’s achievements of the past year, honorees
for the H. J. Brunnier Lifetime Achievement Award and the Edwin G. Zacher
Award will all be announced. The H.J. Brunnier Award is given annually to
honor outstanding achievement in structural engineering over an individual’s
entire body of work and the Edwin G. Zacher Award is given for outstanding
service and contribution to the profession of Structural Engineering. Two
members will also be elevated to Fellow and Honorary Member status. A Fellow
is designated by the Board of Directors in recognition of outstanding service
to the Association or accomplishments in the field of structural engineering
and Honorary Membership is awarded by the Board in recognition of person’s
contribution to the excellence of the structural engineering profession.
Following the presentation of this year’s honors, the President-elect, Dick Dryer,
will succeed President Kate Stillwell and three new 2016-2017 Board Members
will be announced for the first time. Join us for the special cocktail reception at
SEAONC Summer Seminar
Practical Seismic Design Guidance for
Steel and Concrete Structures
Wednesdays, June 15th and 22nd
PG&E, San Francisco
REGISTER HERE
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In the June News:1
SEAONC Summer Seminar..............3
Job Forum................................................6
2016 Excellence in Engineering ......9
Construction Quality Assurance
FAQ..........................................................14
Autodesk Changes.............................15
President’s Message (Cont. from Page 1)
Presidency would help me break the habit.
Last Saturday I found myself flooded with humility as
I attended the ATC-20 SAP Evaluator Training. I had
gotten my certification more than 15 years ago and
wanted a refresher. Many of the concepts seemed like
second-nature, but several times, particularly during the
case studies, I was struck by doubt – do I really have the
knowledge and judgement to carry out post-earthquake
safety assessment?
At the end of the training, a student sitting near me asked
how I found it. I said I was humiliated, but in a good
way – it helped me remember I’ll never know everything
I need to. What’s freeing about this is that it leaves space
for another person to step in, someone who does have the
knowledge. Good thing we have each other to lean on.
And that’s exactly what I’ve had the privilege of doing
as SEAONC President – relying on the knowledge and
energy of other, capable members. Here are some shoutouts to just a few of the SEAONC members who asked
“How high?” when I said “Jump.”
John Lyrenmann: For collaborating with AIA-SF to
bring new, joint activities to SEAONC members (coming
this fall!), in his role as Chair of the Public Outreach
Committee;
Dave Martin: For taking on the long-needed task of
coordinating announcement and submissions across the
several types of Convention stipends, in his role as YMF
Convention Chair;
Dick Dreyer: For bringing up the need to recognize longtime member Dr. Alex Tarics, who passed away earlier
this month and whom we’ll acknowledge at the June 7th
dinner meeting;
Mark Gilligan: For taking the initiative to proactively
identify matters affecting structural engineers, and
propose appropriate positions and actions, in his role as
Chair of the Professional Practices Committee;
Karl Telleen: For being the work-horse of the Board, and
always with a smile;
Darrick Hom: For mindfully leading the Hensolt Legacy
Project as a way to preserve the history of our profession;
…and countless others who make the SEAONC whole
greater than the sum of the parts.
Thank You.
Have you experienced space opening up in your life, and
others stepping in, when you realize and accept a state of
not knowing?
In closing, it’s been a privilege to have served as the
SEAONC President. Special thanks to Ken, Tess, and
Nick in the SEAONC office; SEAONC and the Board
would be lost without them. The future of SEAONC is
looking brighter than ever. Here’s to 2016-2017.
Respectfully,
Kate Stillwell
SEAONC President
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5:30 PM to visit with some of SEAONC’s most respected
members, followed by our 6:15 dinner and program to
honor our outstanding peers!
MEETING SCHEDULE
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 7, 2015
5:30 pm General Assembly
6:15 pm Dinner
7:15 pm Program
LOCATION:
The City Club
155 Sansome Street
San Francisco, CA
Registration deadline: 12:00 pm, Friday, June 3, 2015
REGISTER HERE
SEAONC Summer Seminar
Practical Seismic Design Guidance for Steel and Concrete Structures
Wednesdays, June 15 and June 22, 2016
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
PG&E Auditorium, San Francisco
The seismic design of concrete and steel structures is an intricate and meticulous process. Code provisions can be
ambiguous and open to interpretation, leaving structural engineers challenged to ensure that their designs meet the
intent of the code. The SEAONC Summer seminar will focus on providing guidance to structural engineers on how to
address these ambiguities and provide attendees with practical guidance for the seismic design of steel and concrete
structures. Five NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) Technical Briefs will be presented: Steel
Special Moment Frames; Concrete Diaphragms, Chords, and Collectors; Concrete Walls and Coupling Beams; Composite
Steel Deck Diaphragms; and Steel Buckling Restrained Braced Frames. Many of these briefs are undergoing updates to
reflect the latest in research and design techniques and the latest findings will be presented. In addition, there will also
be a presentation on retrofit of non-ductile concrete buildings. The recent ordinance in Los Angeles has emphasized
the hazards that these types of buildings present. This presentation will discuss challenges to safely retrofitting these
buildings and present solutions by highlighting a few case studies.
Evening 1: June 15, 2016
Steel Special Moment Frames
Speaker: James Malley, Degenkolb Engineers
Author: Ronald Hamburger, Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger
This presentation will summarize the NEHRP Technical Brief No. 2 on Special Steel Moment Frames, and discuss
upcoming updates to the brief. Special proportioning and detailing requirements are imposed to enable these structures
to safely resist strong earthquake shaking while experiencing substantial inelastic behavior. ANSI/AISC 341-16 provides
detailed design requirements relating to materials, framing members, connections, and construction quality assurance
and quality control. AISC 341 references ANSI/AISC 358-16, which is written to facilitate and standardize the selection
and design of steel special moment frame connections to allow their use without the need for project- specific testing. A
series of different moment connection details are presented in AISC 358-16 and additional connections are anticipated
to be added in future editions. This Technical Brief is written for practicing structural engineers to assist in their
understanding and application of the AISC 341, AISC 358, and other standards applicable to steel special moment frame
design.
Seismic Design of Concrete Diaphragms, Chords and Collectors
Speaker: Tom Meyer, Magnusson Klemencic Associates
This presentation is based on NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief No. 3, “Seismic Design of Cast-in-Place Concrete
Diaphragms, Chords, and Collectors.” It is intended for the practicing structural engineer to assist in the application
of ASCE 7 and ACI 318 requirements for cast-in-place concrete diaphragms. Many of the code requirements have been
written in a manner that leaves their application open to interpretation and engineering judgment. In the development
of the Technical Brief, the writers consulted widely with code writers and practicing engineers to identify a range
of good practices applicable to common diaphragm design conditions with an emphasis on code requirements and
accepted approaches to their implementation. This presentation will focus on ASCE 7-10 provisions and discuss the new
provisions for the design of diaphragms, including an alternative procedure for determining the required diaphragm
design inertial forces that are included in ASCE 7-16.
Seismic Design of Concrete Walls and Coupling Beams
Speaker: Jack Moehle, University of California, Berkeley
This presentation will provide an overview of the key design requirements for reinforced concrete structural walls and
coupling beams, including major revisions introduced in the 2014 edition of ACI 318, and additional revisions under
consideration for future editions of ACI 318. The current and pending provisions have been driven by observations in
past earthquakes, notably the 2010 Chile and 2010/2011 Christchurch earthquakes, as well as laboratory and analytical
studies. These will be reviewed to illustrate the basis for new and pending code revisions. Specific topics include:
transverse reinforcement to confine wall boundary elements and provide support for longitudinal reinforcement;
minimum longitudinal reinforcement; minimum thickness to avoid global instability; wall shear strength; cast-in-place
or precast walls, conventionally reinforced or with unbonded post-tensioning; conventional, diagonally reinforced,
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and composite coupling beams; and use of high-strength reinforcement. Applications include designs satisfying the
prescriptive provisions of the building code as well as performance-based designs requiring alternative modeling and
acceptance criteria.
Evening 2: June 22, 2016
Composite Steel Deck Diaphragms
Speaker: Katy Briggs, Base Design
NEHRP’s Technical Brief number 5, Seismic Design of Composite Steel Deck and Concrete-filled Diaphragms, provide
practicing structural engineers with a summary of the issues to consider when designing concrete-filled metal deck
diaphragms, going into detail and discussing each issue. This presentation will follow the general format of the Technical
Brief, highlighting aspects of the design about which the codes are vague, modelling issues, and constructability and
detailing. Examples of items that will be highlighted are modelling of semi-rigid diaphragms, transfer of forces within the
diaphragm at discontinuities, embedding items in the concrete fill, and alternative approaches to determining diaphragm
forces beyond what is explicitly in the building codes.
Seismic Design of Steel Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
Speaker: Walterio Lopez, Rutherford + Chekene
Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) are one of the many seismic-force resisting systems commonly specified in
high seismic regions of the United States. Provisions governing their design were first incorporated in U.S. codes in
2005. Engineers specify BRBFs in buildings, industrial applications, and some civil structures among others, in both
new construction and retrofit of existing structures. Their wide use in the U.S. has influenced buckling-restrained brace
(BRB) manufacturers to perform countless experimental tests, which has served as an impetus for academics to conduct
analytical and experimental studies and has resulted in the publication of extensive literature on their expected seismic
behavior. In 2010 and 2015, BRBF design provisions were updated as part of the normal five-year update cycle. The
structural engineering profession has learned a considerable amount in the last sixteen years in which BRBFs have been
specified in the U.S. This is an opportune time to look back and at the advances that have occurred and identify what
engineers can do to better serve their clients when considering the use of BRBFs in their projects. This presentation will
mirror the content of the NEHRP design guideline and cover topics such as the history of their first use, performance in
recent seismic events, codification, expected seismic behavior, fabrication, and other practical issues, testing, and proper
specification by the engineer, among others.
An Overview of Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings for Practicing Engineers
Speaker: Arne Halterman, Holmes Culley
Non-ductile concrete buildings represent a significant portion of the existing building stock throughout the world.
However, these buildings do have some well understood deficiencies. Practicing structural engineers should be aware of
the deficiencies of these structures and have a basic understanding of how these buildings behave under seismic loads in
order to effectively mitigate their weaknesses. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of non-ductile
concrete buildings in the US, quickly summarize many of the previous and current documents summarizing the issues
associated with these structures, and provide some guidance on retrofit methods of these structures.
Speaker Bios:
James O. Malley
James O. Malley, S.E., is a Senior Principal with Degenkolb Engineers. He received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees
from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Malley has over 30 years of experience in the seismic design, evaluation
and rehabilitation of building structures. He was responsible for the analytical and testing investigations performed
as part of the SAC Steel Project in response to the Northridge earthquake damage. In 2000, AISC presented Mr. Malley
its’ Special Achievement Award. Mr. Malley is Chair of the AISC Specifications Committee and the Past-Chair of the
AISC Seismic Subcommittee. He was named the 2010 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award winner for his work on the AISC
Seismic Provisions, and in 2012 was given presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by AISC. Mr. Malley is also a
member of the AWS Subcommittee on Seismic Welding Issues. Mr. Malley was also one of the authors of the PEER Tall
Buildings Institute “Guidelines for the Performance-Based Seismic Design of Tall Buildings” and is involved in the peer
review of numerous tall building projects in areas of high seismic risk. Jim has served as a member of the SEAONC and
SEAOC Board of Directors, and was President of SEAONC in 2000-2001 and SEAOC in 2003-2004. He was named a SEAOC
Fellow in 2007 and an Honorary Member of SEAONC in 2014. He also was a member of the Board of Directors of NCSEA,
serving as President in 2010-1011. Mr. Malley is also presently a member of the Board of Directors of EERI and the Applied
Technology Council.
Thomas R. Meyer
Thomas R. Meyer, S.E. is a Principal at Magnusson Klemencic Associates, a structural and civil engineering firm
headquartered in Seattle Washington. He was a member of the Building Seismic Safety Council’s 2015 Issue Team #6
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which focused on the ASCE 7 provisions for diaphragm design. He is co-author of NEHRP Seismic Design Technical Brief
No. 3, “Seismic Design of Cast-in-Place Concrete Diaphragms, Chords, and Collectors – A Guide for Practicing Engineers.”
Jack Moehle
Jack Moehle is the T.Y. and Margaret Lin Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at the University of California, Berkeley. His research and teaching activities are mainly in structural engineering, with
emphasis on reinforced concrete and earthquake engineering. He is active professionally, both as a consulting engineer
and as a contributor to development of structural engineering standards and guidelines. He has served on the Boards of
Directors of the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute,
and the American Concrete Institute. His awards include the Lindau Award, the Siess Award, and the Boase Award from
the American Concrete Institute; the Huber Research Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers; the Annual
Distinguished Lecturer and Outstanding Paper Award from the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute; and Honorary
Member and College of Fellows of the Structural Engineers Association of California. He is an elected member of the U.S.
National Academy of Engineering. He has been a member of the ACI 318 Building Code Committee since 1989, chair of ACI
318H (Seismic Provisions) from 1995 to 2014, and is Chair of the ACI 318 Building Code Committee for the 2014-2019 code
cycle.
Katy Briggs
Katy Briggs, S.E. is a co-founder of BASE Design and has a wide range of experience working in the AEC industry. She
has managed the structural design and analysis of new buildings, retrofits of existing buildings, and the post-disaster
evaluation of existing buildings. Katy is the chair of SEAONC’s Concrete Subcommittee to the Seismology Committee,
Vice-Chair of SEAONC’s Seismology Committee, and she has been involved with writing and editing design examples and
technical papers related to steel and concrete design in high seismic regions, including Example 7 of SEAOC’s Structural
Seismic Design Manual on Steel Deck Diaphragms.
Walterio A. López
Walterio A. López, S.E. is a Principal at Rutherford + Chekene, a leading Californian structural and geotechnical
engineering firm. He has extensive knowledge of the seismic design and detailing of cost-effective structural steel systems
and is an internationally recognized authority in the use of buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBF). He was awarded
the prestigious AISC T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award for his work on BRBF design guidelines and has authored technical
papers on structural steel braced frames. Walterio is a past director of SEAONC, past chair of SEAONC’s Steel Seismology
Subcommittee and served on advisory boards for research projects dealing with innovative structural steel systems.
Arne Halterman
Arne Halterman is an Associate Principal with Holmes Culley. He is a licensed structural engineer with over 15 years of
experience in providing structural engineering solutions for new and existing buildings including office, educational, civic,
public, and residential structures. Mr. Halterman’s main area of expertise and interest is working with concrete structures
and he is active member on ACI 369. He lead the designs of the Intuit Campus and Bay Area Headquarters Authority
Seismic Retrofit. Mr. Halterman received his Bachelor’s Degree from UC Berkeley and Master’s Degree from University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has lectured at various classes and seminars, including SFSU, SEAOCC, and others. In
his limited spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and his powertools.
Event Fee(s)
BOTH SEMINAR DATES
SEAONC/EERI/ASCE Member - BOTH DATES $200.00
Full Time Student - BOTH DATES $ 60.00
Non-Member - BOTH DATES $330.00
NIGHT ONE ONLY
SEAONC/EERI/ASCE Member - Night One $120.00
Full Time Student - Night One $ 40.00
Non-Member - Night One $200.00
NIGHT TWO ONLY
SEAONC/EERI/ASCE Member - Night Two $120.00
Full Time Student - Night Two Only $ 40.00
Non-Member - Night Two Only $200.00
Presentation materials will be sent out electronically the night before Night 1 (June 15). If you wish to
recieve a hardcopy, you must email [email protected] before June 10, 2016 at 10am. Moving forward, hard
copies will only be provided for those who request it prior to the seminar.
REGISTER HERE
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Job Forum
KPW Structural Engineers, Inc.
Job Title: Staff/Project Engineer
Job Description:
Founded in 2007, KPW has experienced
steady growth to reach our current level of
23 employees. From our scenic waterfront
office location in Oakland’s vibrant Jack
London Square district, our employees
work on challenging projects in the
academic, commercial, healthcare, hightech, life sciences, retail, and residential
markets.
KPW
encourages
strong
professional and career development while
maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We foster a sense of teamwork which is
supported through clearly defined and
equitable profit sharing, internal training
and education programs. Our firm’s size
enables us to be big enough to handle
large scale projects, while remaining
small enough to maintain a relaxed and
casual atmosphere that allows ample
opportunities for personal interaction with
our experienced principals and associates.
KPW is seeking staff engineers with 0-3
years of experience and licensed project
engineers with 3-10 years of experience.
Job Requirements:
KPW is committed to diversity in the
workplace and we place particular
importance on enthusiastic people who are
motivated and dedicated to developing their
careers as structural engineering design
professionals. Minimum qualifications are
a B.S. in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
Master’s Degree is preferred for entry level
positions and PE or SE licensure is a plus.
Check out our website at kpwse.com
or KPW Structural Engineers, Inc. on
Linkedin for more information about our
firm.
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
KPFF Consulting Engineers- Portland
Job Title: Experienced and Entry-level
Structural Engineers
Job Description:
Position Summary
As a Structural Project Engineer, you will
work individually and collaboratively in
the design and construction process for
a wide array of challenging projects. You
will work closely with talented engineers,
BIM / CAD technicians, architects, project
managers, contractors and client teams.
Experienced Structural Engineer:
Apply
Here:
http://chc.tbe.taleo.
net/chc05/ats/careers/requisition.
jsp?org=KPFF_2&cws=63&rid=73
Entry-Level Structural Engineer:
Apply
Here:
http://chc.tbe.taleo.
net/chc05/ats/careers/requisition.
jsp?org=KPFF_2&cws=63&rid=151
Job Requirements:
Experienced Structural Engineer Preferred
Qualifications
• SE licensure
• 2-8 years of experience in structural
engineering
• Strong
verbal
and
written
communication skills
• Creative, proactive, and detailoriented individual
• Outgoing individuals who thrive
when working directly with architects,
contractors and other engineers
Entry-Level
Engineer
Preferred
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Strong
verbal
and
written
communication skills
• Creative, proactive, and detailoriented individual
• Outgoing individuals who thrive
when working directly with architects,
contractors and other engineers
FBA Inc. Structural Engineers
Job Title: Account Manager
Job Description: As an engineer on our
team, you will perform structural design
and analysis, assist in the preparation
of construction documents, and provide
construction administration and for a wide
variety of projects. Strong fundamentals in
structural analysis and design experience
in various materials is desirable.
Job Requirements:
We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Project
Manager with the following minimum
qualifications:
• Minimum 8+ years of structural
engineering experience.
• Strong structural analysis design and
management skills.
• Ability to manage support staff, as you
will be working collaboratively with a
team
• Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
• Experience with ETABS, SAFE, RISA
and ENERCALC
• Revit experience is a plus but not
required
• California PE required (SE license
preferred)
• Masters degree in structural
engineering preferred
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
City of San Jose
Job Title: Associate Engineer (Plan Check)
Job Description: The Department is
currently recruiting to fill an Associate
Engineer (Plan Check) position in the
Plan Review Services Division with duties
including, but are not limited to:
• Advising professional engineers,
architects and others concerning
code requirements, engineering and
planning problems arising in the
preliminary design of buildings and
structures.
• Examining plans, calculations and
specifications for residential, multifamily, commercial and industrial
buildings, including complex major
structures for structural adequacy,
zoning and general compliance with
governing laws, codes, ordinances
and regulations.
• Making independent engineering
analyses on proposed buildings when
required to justify the structural
safety of design.
• Working closely with and giving
information to professional engineers,
architects, contractors and the general
public regarding building code,
zoning and general requirements
concerning buildings and structures.
• Coordinating
effectively
with
Development Service partners e.g.
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Planning, Fire Prevention, Public
Works,
Environmental
Services
for plan review consistency and
streamlining permit process.
• Issuing permits after review of plans.
• Advising building inspectors on
structural,
fire
and
life-safety
challenges arising in the field during
the construction of a building project.
• Instructing inspectors and technicians
in the review of simple building plans.
• Conducting safety assessments of
older buildings and assisting in
enforcing compliance with the City’s
Disaster Response Plan.
• Performing observational review
of critical structural elements of the
projects under construction
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from
an accredited college or university
in Architectural, Civil Engineering,
Structural Engineering, or a closely
related field (e.g. Construction
Management). *An EIT certificate is
not acceptable as replacement for the
required Bachelor’s degree.*
• Experience:
Associate
Engineers
working in the Building Division as
plan reviewers must have four (4)
years of progressively responsible
experience in professional civil
engineering work with at least two
(2) years of experience in design and
construction of buildings.
• Licenses or Certificates:
• Registered as a Civil Engineer or
Architect with the State of California
(candidates are required to submit
proof of registration when applying).
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Employment Eligibility: Federal law
requires all employees to provide
verification of their eligibility to work
in this country. Please be informed that
the City of San José will not prepare or
file a labor condition application with
the Department of Labor.
Learn more about this specific job by
visiting this URL: http://www.sanjoseca.
gov/cityjobs/
OLMM Consulting Engineers
Job Title: Senior Level & Project Level
Engineers
Job Description:
Senior/Principal Level Engineer
• Manage and execute projects to client
satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with Architects,
MEP consultants, and Contractors
• Supervise Engineers and CAD/Revit
Technicians
• Mentor younger engineers
• Assist with enhancing company’s
technical knowledge and practice
• Assist with business development and
marketing of company’s services
This is a Principal track position for
the right individual with ambition and
entrepreneurial bent.
Project Engineer
• Analysis and design of structures in
structural steel, concrete, and wood
•
•
Preparation of plans and specifications
Coordination
with
in-house
engineering and CAD team
• Coordination with the architect and
MEP disciplines
• Responding to plan check comments
• Responding to contractor RFI’s
and review of submittals during
construction
Excellent opportunity for growth and
taking leadership position
Job Requirements:
Senior/Principal Level Engineer
• Degree in structural engineering
from an accredited university with
emphasis in seismic analysis and
design
• SE license in California
• 10 plus years of experience in
managing and executing analysis
design, and detailing of major steel,
concrete and wood frame structures
in California
• Experienced with ETABS, SAP2000,
SAFE, RAM and other structural
analyses and design software
• Experience with and knowledge of
AutoCAD and Revit is a plus
• Experienced in use of Word, Excel,
PowerPoint,
Acrobat
PDF
and
BlueBeam
• Strong organizational, interpersonal
and communication (both written &
oral), and leadership skills. Desire to
take on challenges.
Project Engineer
• Degree in structural engineering
from an accredited university with
emphasis in seismic analysis and
design
• PE license in California
• 5 plus years of experience in analysis,
design, and detailing of major steel,
concrete and wood frame structures
in California
• Experienced with ETABS, SAP2000,
SAFE, RAM and other structural
analyses and design software
• Experience with and knowledge of
AutoCAD and Revit
• Experienced in use of Word, Excel,
Acrobat PDF and BlueBeam
• Strong interpersonal and written and
oral communication skills.
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
Nabih Youssef Structural Engineers
Job Title: Structural Engineers (Designer,
Project
Engineer,
Project
Manager
Principal)
Job Description: We are looking for
bright, energetic structural engineers to
join our growing teams in San Francisco,
Los Angeles and Irvine. All offices have
immediate openings at all levels. We
are currently hiring Designers, Project
Engineers, Project Managers, Principals
and Revit Coordinators.
Nabih Youssef offers a very competitive
salary and benefits package.
Please send an email with your resume if
you are interested. Thanks for looking.
.Job Requirements:
Openings at all levels. Candidates should
have excellent communication skills,
a sound technical background, and a
graduate degree in Structural/Seismic
Engineering.
Send resume to [email protected]
Holmes Culley
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Job Description: Holmes Group Limited
is an internationally recognized company
based in California, New Zealand and
Australia. Holmes Culley is a leading
structural engineering businesses with
a reputation for pushing boundaries.
Pushing boundaries means we put no limits
on individual potential, basing rewards
and advancement on achievements and
entrepreneurship, not just seniority.
This also means taking an imaginative
and resourceful approach to projects,
challenging established convention, and
using cutting-edge technologies. If you, too,
are a person who pushes the boundaries
– in your achievements, interests, and
abilities – then we want you as part of our
energetic and collaborative teams.
We are seeking structural engineers with
5+ years design experience for both our
San Francisco and Los Angeles offices; M.S.
degree in Structural Engineering and PE
license are preferred.
Your work will be diverse, design based,
client facing and include all aspects of a
“consulting” service. You will be involved
with
assessing,
strengthening
and
retrofitting existing buildings as well as
designing new structures. It is an exciting
time for those passionate about seismic
design/analysis for buildings.
Check us out at www.holmesculley.com
and send your resume with cover letter to
[email protected]
Job Requirements:
• B.S. and/or M.S. Degree in Civil /
Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years working in the field of
structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in
the state of California.
• Seismic
design
experience
or
education.
• Verbal
communication
skills,
including listening and questioning
• Written
communication
skills,
including report writing.
• Coaching/mentoring skills
• Presentation skills to contribute to
team talks, technical sessions and
project presentations.
• Time management skills.
• Computer
software
skills:
Intermediate MS Word, Advanced MS
Excel, Intermediate ETABS, SAP, Risa
(or equivalent).
• Problem-solving skills.
• Sound technical skills: understands
structural
engineering
design
principles.
• Team player: works with project team.
• Willing to travel to other locations for
periods of time to undertake projects.
Mar Strucutral Design
Job Title: Commensurate with experience
Job Description: Mar Structural Design
is looking for skilled and enthusiastic
engineers. If you are inspired to invent
and create in an exciting and collaborative
environment, please e-mail us a thoughtful
note telling us about yourself. We are a
mission-driven firm on the forefront of
performance-based seismic design and
sustainable design. Excellent engineering
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skills are expected along with a
commitment to continual learning.
Job Requirements:
Our ideal candidate has at least four years
of design office experience, a Master’s
degree in structural engineering, and is
licensed in California. S/he enjoys working
collaboratively, thrives on reciprocal
learning, and demonstrates a knack for
seeing the “whole project”. Architectural
training, experience in designing in
several structural materials, the ability
to create thoughtful design details, and
an interest in high-performance seismic
and sustainable design, are all considered
pluses. This is an opportunity to shape
both your career and our robust growing
firm.
Learn more about Mar Structural Design
by visiting: www.marstructuraldesign.
com.
Simpson Strong-Tie
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Job Description: The Structural Engineer
serves as a technical expert to sales
representatives and external customers,
such as specifiers, building officials,
and contractors in the Northwestern
U.S. territory. The Structural Engineer
provides technical information regarding
product capabilities, proper application
and installation of products and potential
solutions to various structural engineering
applications for wood, steel and concrete
structures.
Provide technical support for all Simpson
Strong-Tie® products to customers (e.g.
specifiers, building officials, contractors,
etc.) and sales representatives. Use
your experience, product knowledge
and training to develop solutions for a
wide variety of structural engineering
applications. Work closely with other
employees to identify new products
and testing opportunities. Participate
in the technical development of new
and innovative products and product
improvements for the construction
industry from concept to sale, including
idea generation, prototyping, testing, and
calculations. Assist in product approval
review and submittals. Review content
for new literature publications such as
catalogs, technical bulletins, fliers &
engineering letters that will promote
the benefits of our products and explain
technical content. Complete projects
assigned by the Branch Engineering
Manager, Branch Manager, and Vice
President of Engineering.
Create presentation content, technical
literature,
and
conduct
technical
presentations for onsite and offsite
customer workshops. Conduct product
knowledge training sessions in front
of customers (engineers, architects,
contractors, building officials, and
others). Develop product test programs
to introduce new products, support sales,
and provide services to improve and
maintain existing products. Plan, prepare
and assist in the setup of workshops to
ensure a successful demonstration. Train
Inside and Outside Sales on new products
and technical literature.
Travel with sales professionals to meet
and develop business relationships
with customers, assist with technical
support, give presentations, conduct job
site calls, research/report new products/
applications,
and
observe
product
installations. Represent the company at
various professional associations and
technical committee meetings.
This full-time, exempt position is located
in Stockton, California, with occasional
overnight travel. Relocation will be
considered for this position.
Job Requirements:
Licensed Professional Engineer (CA) and
B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
required
Licensed Structural Engineer (CA) and M.S.
degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
preferred
Five years structural design experience
including wood, steel and concrete
structures.
Three years computer experience (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, ACAD, various design
software).
Practical working knowledge of common
concrete and steel construction methods.
Familiarity with Simpson products is a
plus.
All job offers are contingent upon a
successful background investigation and
drug test.
In
keeping
with
the
Company’s
commitment to the communities in
which it does business, we are an equal
opportunity employer.
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
Foothills Bridge Co
Job Title: Bridge Engineer
Job Description: We are seeking a
motivated individual to join our team as
a bridge engineer. This position will start
on a bridge project in Oakland, CA and
will transition to our branch office in San
Rafael, CA as the project winds down. The
position will require frequent work in the
field and the successful candidate will be
comfortable both on a construction site and
in a design office.
See our website www.foothillsbridge.com
for more details.
Job Requirements:
Minimum requirements include a BS in
civil engineering, strong communication
skills and California PE registration. A MS
in structures, up to five years of experience
in the design and/or construction of
bridges is also desirable.
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
catena consulting engineers
Job Title: Design Engineer
Job
Description:
catena
consulting
engineers is looking for engineers with 0 6 years of experience to join our team. We
seek highly motivated individuals with a
desire to learn and grow professionally.
Working on small- or large-scale projects,
you will be exposed to a variety of building
materials and will experience daily
mentorship from firm leaders. Our open
office environment provides an atmosphere
that fosters teamwork, impromptu learning
sessions, and optimum communication.
We seek self directed individuals that are
interested in being a contributor to a high
performance team.
Job Requirements:
• M.S. degree in civil or structural
engineering
• 0 - 6 years of engineering experience
• Excellent
verbal
and
written
communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and
independently
• Knowledge and/ experience with
various building materials
• Desire to learn, grow, and be
challenged
• U.S. citizenship is preferred
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
Rinne & Peterson, Inc.
Job Title: Engineer; Project Engineer
Job Description: We are looking for
technically savvy thinkers and challenge
accepting doers who understand that
communicating well is at the very heart
of creating and sustaining a successful
consulting business. We believe in
allocating responsibility based on aptitude
and capability rather than just years of
experience. We want you to look forward
to sharing your technical skills and
insights with colleagues and clients as you
collaborate to create value-added designs.
We want you to establish and grow your
professional relationships with architects,
contractors, and other design professionals
as you coordinate solutions during design
and construction. We want you to continue
to learn, develop, and thrive in your
chosen profession as you contribute to the
continued success of Rinne & Peterson.
If a career with Rinne & Peterson interests
you, then please send us your resume and
a cover letter explaining why you would
make an excellent addition to our company.
Job Requirements:
Engineer:
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•
B.S. or M.S. degree in structural
engineering
• 0–2 years experience with a structural
engineering consulting firm
• Excellent
verbal
and
written
communication skills
• Technical skills and knowledge
compatible with years of experience
Project Engineer:
• B.S. or M.S. degree in structural
engineering
• PE or SE license in California
• 3+ years experience with a structural
engineering consulting firm
• Excellent
verbal
and
written
communication skills
• Technical skills and knowledge
compatible with years of experience
• Design experience with a variety of
materials
• Experience writing proposals and
reports
• Experience
managing
projects
and interacting with design team,
contractors, and clients
Contact us about this job by sending email
to [email protected]
2016 Excellence in Engineering Awards
The May 3rd Dinner Meeting was dedicated to presenting the 2016 SEAONC Scholarship and Excellence in Structural
Engineering Awards in a ceremony held at the City Club of San Francisco.
The evening began with the presentation of three scholarship awards presented by Past-President Darrick Hom. These
scholarships of $5000 each were awarded to Jamie Bronwell of San Francisco State University, Joyce fung of Santa Clara
University, and Angelica Quach, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Congratulations to each of you!
The Awards Ceremony then continued with the presentation of the SEAONC 2016 Excellence in Structural Engineering
Awards. The awards were announced by the Board Committee Co-Chairs, Laura Whitehurst and Brian McDonald. A
total of 19 awards of Merit and Excellence were presented to the recipients. Each award recipient had an opportunity
to give a brief acceptance speech describing what made the project an “Excellent” experience for them, and as well as a
chance to acknowledge those who contributed to their project and award.
Category 1: Study / Research / Guidelines
An award of Merit went to ZFA Structural Engineers for
Earthquake Strengthening of Cripple Walls in Wood-Frame
Dwellings (ATC-125) South Napa Earthquake Recovery
Advisory (FEMA P-1024-RA2).
One juror commented that “this is an important service from
the SE community to further mitigate seismic hazard.”
Accepting the award was Colin Blaney.
An award of Merit went to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
for Research Driven Design Using Topology Optimization:
LAX Central Terminal Area (CTA) Pedestrian Bridge Prototype
Study.
One juror commented that this project “achieves economy since
there’s no separation between the engineering and design.”
Accepting the award was Rupa Garai.
Category 2: Special Use Structures
An award of Excellence went to Degenkolb Engineers for
Stanford University, Old Chemistry Building, Construction
Means and Methods Engineering.
The jury commented that the “integration of shoring with main
structure is exemplary.”
Accepting the award was Andrew Scott.
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An award of Excellence went to Envision Engineering Consultants
for Ring of Celestial Bliss & Its Re-Use.
The jury commented that the “conversion from Stage 1 to Stage 2
was structurally innovative - making use of original structure.”
Accepting the award was Kevin Chang.
Category 3: Infrastructure
An award of Merit went to Rutherford + Chekene for Stanford
Replacement Central Energy Facility.
The jury commented a “great example of structural engineers playing a
critical role in making sure a complex project achieved execution.”
Accepting the award was Walterio Lopez.
An award of Excellence went to ESE Consulting Engineers,
Inc for EBART Pleasant Hill Station, Alternate Damped
Truss Moment Frame Seismic Retrofit.
The jury commented ”very creative solution to a difficult
problem, even though it looks simple when constructed.”
Accepting the award was Amir Firouz.
Category 4: Historic Preservation
An award of Merit went to Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc
for War Memorial Veterans Building.
The jury reflected, “historic building with a lot of constraints
that gives the structural design a lot of limitations. The SE
firm came up with a lot of innovative ideas.”
Accepting the award was Benjamin Mohr.
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Category 5: Retrofit/Alteration
An award of Merit went to Rutherford + Chekene for UC Berkeley
Lower Sproul Redevelopment Project.
The jury commented “very solid. Well executed. Minimal visual
impact.”
Accepting the award was Francisco Parisi.
An award of Excellence went to Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
for The Strand, American Conservatory Theater.
One juror expressed “a lot of bang for the buck.”
Accepting the award was Jeffrey Keileh.
An award of Excellence went to Envision Engineering Consultants for
Retrofit of Extension of Taiwan Taoyuan Terminal 1.
One juror commented that the engineers “changed the existing structural
system in such an elegant and careful way.”
Accepting the award was Kevin Chang.
Category 6: New Construction
An award of Merit went to Rutherford + Chekene for Superior Court of
California, San Benito County Courthouse.
The jury commented “challenging and beautiful.”
Accepting the award was Walterio Lopez.
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An award of Merit went to Daedalus Engineering for Boeddeker
Park and Clubhouse.
The jury commented “structure looks clean. Structurally subtle.”
Accepting the award was Douglas Robertson.
An award of Merit went to Skidmore, Ownings Merill LLP for 350 Mission Street.
The jury commented “enormous span through the use of strategic camber and PT.”
Accepting the award was David Shook.
An award of Excellence went to Arup for Zuckerberg, San Francisco
General Hospital and Trauma Center.
The jury were “impressed with full scale mockup testing.”
Accepting the award was Eric Ko.
Category 7: Sustainable Design
An award of Merit went to KPFF Consulting Engineers for Cooley
Landing Education Center.
The jury commented “KPFF are clearly early adopters doing some
great research.”
Accepting the award was Blake Dilsworth.
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An award of Excellence went to Nishkian Menninger for 100 Van Ness.
The jury commented “by replacing the existing façade and using glass curtain wall,
the load was light enough and allowed the existing frame to remain, which was a
very clever solution.”
Accepting the award was Kevin Menninger.
An award of Excellence went to Holmes Culley for The Basis
School.
The jury commented “new structure worked elegantly with old
without adding a lot of tonnage.”
Accepting the award was Richard C. Dreyer.
Category 8: Landmark
An award of Merit went to Forell/Elsesser Engineers, Inc. for
UC Berkeley, Berkeley Museum of Art & Pacific Firm Archive
(BAMPFA).
The jury commented that they “helped the design team realize
their goals. Very clean retrofit.”
Accepting the award was Geoff Bomba.
An award of Excellence went to Walter P Moore, Rutherford +
Chekene, and Maffei Structural Engineering for SFO Air Traffic
Control Tower & Integrated Facility.
The jury wishes to “compliment the entry -- nice to see the three
entrants submitting together.”
Accepting the award was Rafael Sabelli, Walterio Lopez, and Joe
Maffei.
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The May, June, July and August 2016 newsletters feature Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers on technical issues from
the SEAONC Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Committee. Do you have a question, comment, or tip to share with the CQA
Committee? Email [email protected] .
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AUTODESK CHANGES
By SEAONC Professional Practice Committee
As most firms are already aware, there are changes to
the Autodesk software licenses. Since February 1st, 2016,
commercial seats for REVIT have changed to subscription
based offerings only (with some exceptions). This means
that each year everyone using REVIT will be forced to work
in the current version and you may only be able to open
and upgrade models that are up to three years old. After
listening to a recent webinar, Autodesk admitted that there
are limitations as to how far back one can go to upgrade
a model and they will not provide support for versions
older than three years. Therefore, they said that you should
continually upgrade all your files to the latest versions.
There are some possible problems with this:
1. Upon completion of a project the engineer may not
2.
3.
4.
have an obligation to update the Revit model,
thus possibly making the model unusable for future
work. The inability to use archived models may be
unacceptable to the Owner.
If a project is put on hold for a long period and no steps
are taken to periodically update the model we
could see situations where the model would have to be
recreated.
As a firm’s project list grows exponentially, the number
of models to upgrade each year will be t i m e
consuming and expensive. Engineers may not be
motivated to update models unless the Clients are
willing to pay for this service.
The Owner or Client of a REVIT model may not have
the means to continually upgrade their m o d e l
and when they request a remodel or renovation, their
REVIT model will not likely be upgradeable. They
will have to rebuild their model! It is likely that most
government agencies and private owners expect
their REVIT models to be functional after three years
but this may not be the case.
There does not appear to be a consensus on what should
be done in response to these potential problems but the
following are suggestions to consider:
1. If a firm accepts the responsibility of periodically
2.
3.
updating models, consideration should be g i v e n
to creating a separate agreement that has a statute of
limitation to avoid extending project
liability
exposure. This should be discussed with an attorney or
insurance agent.
Inform clients of the limitations of REVIT and that the
file may become unreadable after a period of time.
Write the REVIT model to a separate file in the Industry
Foundation Classes Format (IFC) format, which is
a non-proprietary file format that is used to transfer
data between different programs.
Although
the new REVIT may not be able to read files from old
versions of REVIT files, they will likely be able to read
old versions of the IFC files. This strategy is not perfect
since data types that are unique to Revit, such as
families will be lost.
The Professional Practice Committee would appreciate
comments from anyone on this topic. For the time being,
we recommend that you inform your client of the restricted
life span on their REVIT model.
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