Structural Engineer - Asset Management - Granite City, IL

Orbital Career • St Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Orbital is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support the execution of an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL. This is a field-based engineering position embedded at the client's site, focused on structural evaluation, repair engineering, and long-term asset management planning. In this role, you will serve as Orbital's on-site structural engineering resource, working with a high degree of independence while receiving technical oversight and managerial support from Orbital's office-based project team. You will be responsible for translating inspection findings into sound engineering solutions and supporting the client in making informed, risk-based decisions about their structural assets. This position is well suited for an engineer who is equally comfortable at a desk reviewing calculations and at a facility reviewing conditions firsthand - someone who takes ownership of the engineering work and sees it through from assessment to solution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional structural engineering experience in industrial environments.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and/or foundation systems.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop engineering evaluations, repair designs, and capital recommendations from inspection and condition assessment data.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role while maintaining effective communication with an office-based support team.
• Ability to potentially access structures at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and in active industrial environments as needed to support engineering evaluations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear calculations, technical reports, and recommendations for varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software; experience with STAAD or equivalent structural analysis software a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability and intent to obtain licensure.
• Experience supporting Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity (MI), or Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms and asset management systems.
• Experience providing engineering support during repair and construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for structural asset evaluations, applying engineering judgment to assess condition, identify deficiencies, and prioritize corrective actions.
• Review and interpret structural inspection findings generated by the program's inspection team, translating field data into engineering evaluations and recommendations.
• Perform site visits to structures as needed to verify conditions, gather supplemental information, and inform engineering decisions — not as an inspector, but as the engineer responsible for the solution.
• Prepare engineering reports, condition assessments, and technical recommendations for review by the client and Orbital's project team.
• Develop repair scopes and capital recommendations based on engineering evaluations, condition assessments, and client priorities.
• Prepare calculations, designs, and repair drawings in support of identified repair and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Orbital's office engineering team to ensure repair solutions are technically sound, code-compliant, and aligned with client requirements.
• Provide engineering support during repair execution as needed — answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field conditions.
• Support long-term asset management planning by contributing engineering expertise to condition assessments, maintenance strategies, and capital planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of engineering evaluations, calculations, and repair histories to support Asset Management databases and long-term tracking.
• Identify recurring deficiency patterns and develop proactive engineering recommendations to support the client's long-term asset reliability goals.
• Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of Orbital's Asset Management and Repair Services capabilities.
• Comply with all Orbital, client, OSHA, MSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Complete all work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and Orbital's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in pre-job planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety meetings as required.
• Promote consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement in engineering execution and documentation quality.
• Serve as the primary on-site structural engineering point of contact for the client's operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and Orbital's field- and office-based project leadership.
• Communicate engineering findings, recommendations, and project status clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Support proposal development, estimating, and scope definition as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance options
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability coverage
• a generous paid time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior