Structural Engineer

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies. Requirements Tesla Laboratories is seeking a Structural Engineer to support Design Technical Support (DTS) services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW), Planning Design and Construction Directorate, Design Division (PDC4). This position supports the existing NAVFAC workforce and provides increased capability for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects and associated efforts undertaken by NAVFAC Northwest customers within the NAVFAC Northwest Area of Responsibility (Puget Sound area). Perform structural engineering tasks, including: Structural analysis and design of building vertical and lateral force resisting systems, retaining structures, utility structures, and waterfront structures (piers, wharves, etc.) using DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) or industry codes and standards, including the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. Design of structural elements using common building materials (concrete, steel, and masonry). In addition, the Structural Engineer will: Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, create/manage schedules, and track/brief budget execution in conformance with project and customer requirements. Create project technical dashboard reports via Microsoft software (Power BI, Project, Excel, etc.). Facilitate the minimization of project delays by providing technical reviews and recommendations within predetermined timeframes. Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and federal laws/regulations, and provide sound technical recommendations both verbally and in writing. Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to the resolution of technical issues. Coordinate with the Government client, NAVFAC team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies. Coordinate and facilitate meetings, make recommendations based on project requirements, coordinate workflow processes, schedule/coordinate Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and effectively communicate findings to project personnel; provide written minutes for all meetings. Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes (design-build and design-bid-build), project deliverables, submittals, and cost proposals from contractors to ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements. Provide technical support for review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittals, and field…