Director, Structural Engineering

Default•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to design and oversee the structural design and foundation drafting of all plant components and to ensure that all applicable building codes have been met. With this responsibility, this position is also responsible for designing and implementing a structural engineering strategy, supporting the overall Engineering strategy. Other responsibilities include providing support to all product groups, scheduling work between structural engineers and drafters and designing portable equipment to meet local state requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from a four-year university required.
P.E. Certification required.
Minimum of 10 years in an equivalent or progressive role.
Knowledge of equipment normally supplied on all types of highly engineered structural plants and components.
Ability to effectively work as a member of a team is required.
Problem solving ability and time management skills are required.
Computer knowledge relating to position is required.
Ability to communicate in oral and written form is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and apply them to requirements and duties of the position is required.
Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.
Strategic thinking.
Manage through influence.
Effective communication of technical topics to all audiences.
Effective team building and team player.
Collaborate at all levels internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

Post graduate work preferred.

Responsibilities

Design steel structures and concrete foundations in accordance with applicable AISC, ACI, building codes, etc.
Assist Product Engineering Teams with structural design oversight of structural components for both portable and stationary/relocatable equipment as well as providing oversight of design for meeting transport requirements for portable equipment.
Provide structural calculation submittal packages for review by building commission officials and/or third parties on steel and concrete structures.
Provide layout drawings and sketches of structures to the Engineering Department drafters for completion of detail drawings.
Check detail drawings provided by foundation modelers and oversee revisions to drawings as required.
Recommend and implement design changes to equipment to reduce manufacturing costs.
Recommend and implement design changes as necessary to improve product performance.
Inspect equipment prior to shipping to verify that critical welds and structural details have been properly constructed.
Work with fabrication shop personnel and foremen as required to train and educate them on proper construction techniques.
Design and oversee construction of fabrication shop fixtures and material handling devices.
Work with end users of equipment to resolve complaints and recommend and oversee field repairs as necessary.
Provide recommendations and support to Sales Team and end users of equipment on modifying existing structures to make possible the upgrading of existing equipment.
Supervise other structural and product design engineers as they perform duties listed above.
Supervise foundation drafting personnel and schedule work.
Conduct interviews of candidates for employment as structural or product engineer and foundation modelers.
Consult with equipment and hardware suppliers to select and evaluate performance.
Attend seminars to stay current with technological advances and maintain Professional Engineer status.
Oversee database management for structural engineering records and equipment weights, responsible for updating equipment weight records and distributing to other departments.
Work with the Human Resources Department to assist and coordinate the Co-op program for training future engineers.
Work with the transportation departments of various states to ensure portable equipment meets various portability requirements associated with the equipment route and destination.
Utilize software and write programs to aid engineering design.
Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.