Junior Structural Engineer
About The Position
The Structural Engineer is responsible for the complete structural scope of a Project from conceptual design to detailed engineering to produce structural documents and specifications for procurement. Experience in cooling towers and/or air cooled condensers (ACC) is a plus. The engineer prepares engineering design and arrives at an economical workable design by using the Contract Turnover Package and by collecting/studying the client’s specifications, and related environmental data. They maintain an up to date and organized calculation index, presenting legible calculations understandable to the designer and checker and in accordance with industry standard calculation procedures. The role involves performing manual calculations and using STAAD, FEA, and other industry standard tools. The engineer will back check the work done by designers, drafters, and fabricators, and follow the structural design through drafting to ensure a clear and accurate presentation. Participation in developing new products and the ability to create unique structural designs to satisfy customer’s design and construction needs is expected. The engineer will work with other engineering disciplines (primarily mechanical and piping) to verify the adequacy of structural design and interface with clients, suppliers, utility companies, construction personnel, other engineering firms, subcontractors, and vendors, in addition to Project Management. Infrequent travel is required for field inspection of existing and new facilities, and support for sales and proposal activities is provided.
Requirements
- BS in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to assume full responsibility in support of a project, product line or equipment component, ensure customer compliance and develop company standards which combine robust and effective technical performance with economic competitiveness.
- Working knowledge of American Standard national design codes, AISC, ASCE, AWS, FEA, STAAD, preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cooling towers and/or air cooled condensers (ACC) a plus.
- EIT certification a plus
- Experience in design and/or construction preferred but not required
- ASME and Caesar Pipe Stress Analysis knowledge a plus.
- Knowledge of fabrication procedures and practices, welding, ASME and AWS Codes and non-destructive testing/inspection a plus.
Responsibilities
- Complete structural scope of a Project from conceptual design to detailed engineering to produce structural documents and specifications for procurement.
- Prepare engineering design and arrive at an economical workable design by using the Contract Turnover Package and by collecting/studying the client’s specifications, and related environmental data.
- Maintain an up to date and organized calculation index. Present legible calculations understandable to the designer and checker and in accordance with industry standard calculation procedures.
- Perform manual calculations.
- Use STAAD, FEA, and other industry standard tools.
- Back check the work done by designers, drafters, and fabricators.
- Follow the structural design through drafting to insure a clear and accurate presentation.
- Participate in developing new products and ability to create unique structural designs to satisfy customer’s design and construction needs.
- Work with the other engineering disciplines (primarily mechanical and piping) to verify the adequacy of structural design.
- Interface with client, suppliers, utility companies, construction personnel, other engineering firms, subcontractors, and vendors in addition to Project Management.
- Infrequent travel required for field inspection of existing and new facilities.
- Provide support for sales and proposal activities.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
