Structural/Mechanical Engineer I (Shell and Plate)

Matrix PDM Engineering•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Matrix PDM Engineering seeks a new college graduate for its Shell & Plate Department. The role may be based in the company’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, or Pennsylvania office. After training in the department’s work processes, the engineer may spend extended periods at industrial construction project sites, supporting coordination between site personnel and home-office engineering staff. The Engineer I performs design and analysis for liquid storage structures, specialty vessels, and foundations, applying sound engineering principles. Applications include aboveground storage tanks, LNG storage terminals, low-temperature storage for propane, butane, and ammonia, liquid hydrogen spheres, vacuum chambers, and clarifiers. The engineer handles individual tasks as part of a collaborative team of engineers and designers supporting field and fabrication offices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil (Structural) or Mechanical Engineering.
Entry-level position; no experience required.
Basic knowledge of strength of materials, mechanics, and structural analysis.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Professional collaboration and interaction with people at all organizational levels.
Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to follow directions.
Proactive approach and consistently positive demeanor.
Ability to travel to construction sites throughout North America for extended short- or long-term assignments.
Ability to perform light physical effort, including sitting or standing, reaching, bending, moving around a facility, and using ladders and stairs.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
Familiarity with Mathcad, AutoCAD, STAAD, and ANSYS.
Familiarity with Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

Support the Company’s commitment to safety and Core Values, and comply with its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Develop basic engineering skills and knowledge of Shell & Plate Department processes.
Perform engineering design and calculations for steel and concrete structures and appurtenances in liquid storage terminals.
Perform structural, vibration, seismic, thermal-loading, and other required analyses.
Prepare portions of project documents, edit specifications, and develop design sketches.
Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to conventional projects with few complex features.
Transfer engineering data to field staff and craft personnel.
Communicate field issues to the engineering group to improve deliverables for fabrication, erection, installation, and testing of instruments, electrical equipment, pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping, and equipment.
Document and assist with resolving technical issues arising at job sites.
Work on special projects assigned by a supervisor or other engineers, and perform other related duties as directed.