Structural Equipment Engineer II

Merrick & Company•Greenwood Village, CO

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick is seeking a Structural Equipment Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our Nuclear Services & Technology (NST) Business Unit. This position supports the design and retrofit of Department of Energy governmental facility and equipment projects. Responsibilities include analysis and detailed design of mechanical equipment and gloveboxes, performing engineering cost estimates, and collaborating with other disciplines such as mechanical and electrical groups. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule considered, located in Aiken, SC; Los Alamos, NM; Greenwood Village, CO; or Oak Ridge, TN offices. The Structural Equipment Engineer will work under the supervision of a senior-level engineer and will be proficient in preparing engineering calculations and sketches, reviewing drawings, assisting with developing project proposals, scopes, and budgets, generating specifications and technical reports, and directing design staff in the preparation of drawings and other engineering deliverables. The Engineer will proficiently use engineering software applications and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. As a design professional, this individual will be responsible for producing innovative and cost-effective designs, drawings, and specifications with a customer-friendly focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in industrial and manufacturing facilities.
Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Proficiency in MS Office, MathCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, ACI 318, AISC 360, ASCE-7, and IBC.
Experience with Finite Element Software such as RISA-3D, STAAD Pro, GT STRUDL, SAP 2000, or SAFE.
U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and the ability to obtain New Mexico, South Carolina, Colorado and/or Tennessee PE license within a reasonable amount of time.
Experience with design for Department of Energy governmental facility projects following DOE-STD-1020.
Experience performing work under a robust quality assurance program such as ASME NQA-1.
Experience with nuclear analysis and design codes, including ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ACI 349, and AISC N690.
Experience specifically in the seismic analysis and qualification of mechanical equipment and gloveboxes.

Responsibilities

Develop complete structural design of various structural systems using the appropriate building and material codes (steel, concrete, or a combination).
Develop design concepts and recommend appropriate structural gravity/lateral support and foundation systems.
Evaluate existing concrete and steel structures and provide written reports on deficiencies for client review. Recommend non-destructive or destructive tests for further evaluation.
Prepare clear, complete, and concise calculations, including software analysis models, and provides the appropriate level of connection design as required.
Coordinate work with other disciplines and performs interdisciplinary coordination checks.
Assist with preparation of design criteria for all assigned projects and assures compliance with project and client requirements.
Produce well-organized structural engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Participate in bid reviews and 30%, 60%, and 90% design reviews on all assigned projects.
Review shop drawings and submittments for specification compliance in a timely manner.
Participate in appropriate preconstruction/preparatory meetings.
Perform site visits and prepares observation/follow-up phase reports documenting progress and deficiencies.
Review all structural-related testing and inspection reports.
Respond to all RFIs and provides construction support as required.
Assist with scope definition, budget and schedule estimates for proposal development.
Monitor assigned project progress and keeps appraised of deadlines and advises the technical lead.