Structural Engineer II

External Dennis Group Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Dennis Group Structural Engineers help ensure that structures are durable and safe for industrial projects involving the design and construction of food and beverage processing facilities. The Structural Engineer II contributes to the design and permitting of new processing facilities and alterations to existing facilities, providing expertise in structural strength, stability, and stresses. The role calls for technical, analytical, design, mathematical, and problem-solving skills and involves working both collaboratively on complex projects and independently on simpler assignments. The engineer performs structural calculations and analysis, develops preliminary designs and budgets, coordinates structural work with other disciplines and sub-consultants, reviews project documents and construction submittals, and conducts field assessments. The position also includes drafting structural sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD, supporting quality assurance, and contributing to the growth of colleagues through coaching or mentoring when directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
4–7 years of relevant structural experience in industrial and commercial building structures, or schooling.
4–7 years of experience performing calculations and creating analysis models for structural designs.
4–7 years of experience producing structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit.
Detailed planning and organization skills.
Experience with structural analysis software.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed, approximately 15 days per year.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with RAM Structural System and RAM Elements.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Work within a team on complex projects or independently on simple projects.
Use judgment to adapt methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices across a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
Determine applicable building codes and identify local or site-specific amendments.
Document gravity, wind, and seismic design loads.
Design common structural framing systems, including steel, composite steel, and joists.
Design common and uncommon foundation systems, including spread footings and drilled piers.
Design façade systems, including insulated metal panels (IMP), precast, and masonry.
Design lateral systems, including shear walls, braced frames, and moment frames.
Lay out preliminary column grids and implement reinforcing methods for steel wide-flange beams.
Estimate foundation types and sizes and preliminary steel sizes.
Coordinate structural work with other disciplines.
Review geotechnical reports.
Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos, and design pipe bridges.
Perform quantity takeoffs from structural plans.
Create preliminary budget packages.
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for sub-consultants and structural requests for quotations (RFQs).
Contact potential bidders to obtain preliminary budget estimates.
Review complex submittals and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
Serve as the primary technical client contact on small-scale projects.
Field-measure existing structures to gather necessary information.
Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations.
Estimate construction costs using quantity takeoffs and historical costs.
Conduct field inspections and condition assessments and prepare reports.
Research structural engineering materials and best practices.
Support talent growth within the organization and provide coaching or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by a supervisor.