Civil/Structural Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Associates, Inc•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Specialist II to join their engineering team. This role will focus on delivering projects for hydro power generation clients, involving design support for additions and modifications to power generation related structures. Daily tasks include designing supports, racks, foundations, and anchorages for mechanical and electrical equipment, pre-engineered metal building foundations, steel-framed, concrete, or masonry buildings, personnel access platforms, walkways, stairways, retaining walls, and lifting/rigging analysis and component design.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.
6+ years of experience
PE or ability to obtain within 2 years. Structural PE preferred.
Experience with industry standard structural analysis software (i.e. STAAD, Risa, Enercalc, etc.)
Experience with calculations using MathCAD and Excel
Experience with ACI 318 and Appendix D anchorage designs
Experience with 2D AutoCAD drafting and 3D/BIM modeling
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IBC, CBC, ASCE7, AISC 360, AISC 341, ACI 318, etc.)
Seismic design experience with concrete and steel.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Well organized and self-motivated to complete tasks within agreed to schedules
Adherence to Mesa quality program
Creative thinking and ability to judge between alternate solutions to provide the optimal solution
Safety consciousness and strict adherence to company and client safety standards
Ability to travel on a regular basis (primarily day trips, with some overnights)
US citizen

Nice To Haves

MSCE with structural emphasis from an ABET accredited school
Familiarity power generating utility processes is preferred
Proficiency with industry standard structural analysis software, including Finite Element Analysis program

Responsibilities

Preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documents such as design criteria, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Assist in the definition of project objectives, preparation of design estimates, and definition of project requirements and routine design approaches.
Responsible for scoping, estimating, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, which may have unique or complex technical or project execution requirements.
Performs technical and coordination checking review of deliverables and other project documents and ensures deliverables comply with company procedures and applicable design requirements.
Must be capable of preparing/checking calculations using engineering formulas and skills or using specific structural analysis software such as STAAD, Risa, Enercalc, etc.
Should have experience with calculations using MathCAD and Excel.
Must have knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE-7, AISC 360, AISC 341, and ACI 318.
Must be willing to travel on a regular basis (primarily day trips, with some overnights).
Assists in the resolution of construction issues, supporting design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely fashion.