Sr. Structural Design Engineer

The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering

work as described below. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering

assignment of intermediate complexity.

Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze

and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of

intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirement

Develop and review specifications and design criteria

Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity

Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and client

Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecast

Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor

submittals

Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum (10) years of work-related experience

Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards

Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on

Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of performing hand and computer calculations for foundations,

concrete, and steel structures

Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D

Intermediate knowledge of Mathcad

Intermediate knowledge of: Analyzing complex structures, Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations, Dynamic analysis and design, Computer modeling and analysis, Blast design

Preferred Qualifications

Must have a Professional Engineer license

Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1

Practical field experience

EPC project experience for the following industries:

U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad