Civil Structural Engineer- NSS

Chugach Government Solutions•New Orleans, LA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer to join their Engineering Services Department team. This role will primarily be located at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana, with potential travel to NASA John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi as needed. The engineer will be responsible for assisting in the planning, design, analysis, and construction oversight of new and existing sites and facility modifications. This position requires the ability to independently plan and execute complex projects, demonstrating creativity and sound decision-making. The role operates under the direction of the lead civil-structural engineer and collaborates with other engineers and multi-discipline stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university, or equivalent.
Minimum 1-3 years of related experience with civil-structural design principles and practices; Master’s in Science degree may substitute and count towards years of related experience.
Familiarity with ASCE, ANSI/AISC, ACI, AWWA, AWS, AWC, NFPA, EPA, IBC/ICC, LEED and other applicable codes and standards.
Software experience in one or more of the following: PTC (Windchill, Mathcad, Creo), Autodesk (AutoCad, Revit, Civil3D, ProEst), Bentley (STAAD, RAM, Microstation), RISA, HiltiProfis, EnerCalc, ArcGIS, ANSYS, Trimble and scanning/surveying instruments.
Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen test.
Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload, and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion competently with little direct supervision and carry out expectations of role with proficiency.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels in the organization.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
Ability to demonstrate a cooperative and collaborative work style and a team-oriented perspective.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
Prior experience with projects located on Federal Government institutions.
Specsintact experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of civil/structural designs for construction of new or modification to existing facilities.
Develops design proposals, including design cost and schedule, for customer approval.
Monitors and reports on the status of all current design projects.
Develops structural analysis models, finite element analyses, and other numerical simulations as required for the design of facility systems. Systems include, but are not limited to, piping (support systems), roads/parking lots, storm drainage, horizontal and vertical structures, High Pressure Industrial Water (HPIW), Sewer, foundations, and ground improvement.
Prepares plans and specifications (specsintact, a plus) for construction packages using design software and in conjunction with other project team members.
Familiarity with developing estimated cost of construction for completed designs.
Assists in the review of vendor/contractor submittments and Requests for Information (RFIs) to bring product design from engineering phase to completed construction.
Reads and creates civil/structural fabrication drawings and possess a working knowledge and understanding of the fundamental components and materials used in the construction of these systems.
Should have a working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and examination methods used in the construction and repair of structural steel.
Performing engineering analyses required by the governing (ACI, ASCE, AISC and IBC Code(s) and have experience utilizing computer modeling techniques and software(s) available in the industry for such purpose.
Know or ability to learn surveying equipment and scanning technology.
Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and be highly organized.
Must be able to work independently and exercise discretion competently with little direct supervision and carry out expectations of role with proficiency.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels in the organization.
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
Ability to demonstrate a cooperative and collaborative work style and a team-oriented perspective.
Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures.
Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.