Structural Engineer

AdvanSix•Hopewell, VA
•$76,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join the capital projects engineering team at AdvanSix. This role involves providing structural engineering support for all phases of capital projects at chemical plants: initial planning and scoping, detailed engineering and design, and construction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (ability to obtain PA and VA licenses)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role at a chemical plant or similar industrial facility (power plant, refinery, paper/pulp, pharmaceutical, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, IBC, as well as federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
  • Basic understanding of civil engineering principles related to storm water, sanitary and process sewers, paving, walkways, and roads is a plus.
  • Experience in 3D modeling utilizing software such as AutoCAD and/or CADWorx Structure software to create 3D models and drawings
  • Experience with design software, such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, STAAD, RISA, GT STRUDL, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Structural engineering and design for steel structures, equipment supports (pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.), pipe supports, pipe racks, concrete foundations for tanks / equipment, equipment pads, analysis of existing structures and foundations, underground piping, etc.
  • Developing conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and material take-offs for estimating during project scoping
  • Producing calculations, designs, specifications, scopes of work, engineering packages, sketches/drawings for procurement, bidding, and construction
  • Reviewing and checking vendor drawings, and other disciplines’ drawings for structural input
  • Performing fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, inspect / verify existing conditions, provide construction support, provide repair recommendations, etc.
  • Providing assistance and direction to the design team to produce drawings suitable for bidding and construction purposes
  • Reviewing fabrication drawings, requests for information (RFI), and other construction submittmits for conformance with engineering drawings, requirements, and specifications
  • Structural engineering and design for repair and rehabilitation of existing steel and concrete structures, (pipe supports, vessel foundations, equipment supports, etc.)

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • health, dental, vision & wellness programs
  • paid vacation
  • 401K with company matching
  • health savings programs
  • disability & life insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • eligibility to purchase company stock
  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
  • employer-provided short term disability benefits
  • eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits
  • employer-provided basic life insurance
  • eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages
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