Structural Engineer

Structure Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ (Onsite- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm/8am-4pm staggered schedule)

Full Time Perm – Direct Hire

The Structural Engineer is responsible for complete structural scope of a Project from conceptual design to detailed engineering to produce structural documents & specifications for procurement.

Experience in cooling towers and/or air-cooled condensers (ACC) a plus.

Prepares engineering design & arrives at an economical workable design by using the Contract Turnover Package & by collecting/studying the client’s specifications, reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs & tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, & related topographical & geological data.

Maintains an up to date and organized calculation index. Presents legible calculations understandable to the designer & checker & in accordance with industry standard calculation procedures.

Performs manual calculations. Uses STAAD, FEA, and other industry standard tools.

Back checks the work done by designers, drafters, and fabricators.

Follows the structural design through drafting to insure a clear & accurate presentation.

Participates in developing new products & ability to create unique structural designs to satisfy customer’s design & construction needs.

Works with the other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, & instrumentation & controls) to verify the adequacy of structural design.

Interfaces with client, suppliers, utility companies, construction personnel, other engineering firms, subcontractors, & vendors in addition to Project Management. Infrequent travel required for field inspection of existing & new facilities. Provides support for sales & proposal activities.

Qualification

BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, 0 to 5 years’ experience in design and/or construction, P.E. license by examination a plus. Excellent communication & organizational skills.

Working knowledge of American Standard national design codes, AISC, ASCE, AWS, FEA, STAAD, preferred. ASME and Caesar Pipe Stress Analysis knowledge a plus.

Ability and willingness to assume full responsibility in support of a project, product line or equipment component, insure customer compliance and develop company standards which combine robust and effective technical performance with economic competitiveness.

Knowledge of fabrication procedures and practices, welding, ASME and AWS Codes and non-destructive testing/inspection a plus.