Nonprofit

Published 1 month ago

Structural Engineer

MENDING OUR MISTAKES INC

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hot Springs, AR

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Details

Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)

Time Commitment:

A few weeks

Recurrence:

One time only

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Family, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Mental Health, Victim Support, Women

Description

Mending Our Mistakes, Inc. is seeking a structural engineer willing to help assess the feasibility of reusing several long-vacant masonry buildings.

The property has been abandoned for decades but remains standing. We are looking for someone who can help us understand what portions of the property may still be structurally viable, what areas may need reinforcement, and what buildings are most realistic for adaptive reuse.

Responsibilities

Review property photos and existing measurements
Help identify likely structural concerns
Advise on which buildings may be strongest candidates for reuse
Identify possible risks related to floors, roof systems, walls, or foundations
Help estimate what type of structural work may be required for stabilization
Provide general guidance that could support grant applications or fundraising

Desired Qualifications

Structural engineering background
Experience with older masonry, brick, concrete, or historic buildings
Familiarity with adaptive reuse or redevelopment projects preferred

Special Instructions

Please include a brief summary of any experience with historic or long-vacant buildings.

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Location

On-site

Mountainaire Hotel Historic District

1100 Park Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA

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Instructions:

Please include a resume, LinkedIn profile, website, or summary of your structural engineering background.

Experience with abandoned buildings, historic properties, multifamily housing, industrial buildings, schools, hotels, or other large older structures is especially helpful.

Applicants do not need to be located in Arkansas, but should be comfortable providing remote guidance based on photos, dimensions, and available information.

We are especially interested in volunteers who can help us identify what is realistic to save versus what may be too costly to rehabilitate.

Experience with phased redevelopment, stabilization planning, or structural reports for grant applications is highly valuable.

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First Name

Last Name

Phone

What experience do you have evaluating older masonry, brick, concrete, or historic buildings?

Have you worked on projects involving long-vacant or deteriorated properties? If so, please describe.

What types of structural issues do you most commonly see in abandoned buildings?

Do you have experience evaluating roof systems, floor systems, foundations, load-bearing walls, or moisture-related damage in older structures?

Have you worked on adaptive reuse, redevelopment, preservation, or multifamily housing projects before?

Are you comfortable reviewing photographs, sketches, dimensions, and limited documentation to provide early-stage guidance?

Have you ever helped prioritize which portions of a property should be saved, stabilized, demolished, or phased for later use?

What type of deliverables would you be most comfortable providing: general observations, structural concerns, phased recommendations, rough feasibility guidance, or estimated stabilization priorities?

Approximately how much time would you be able to volunteer each month?

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