Sr. Structural Design Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Structural Design Engineer to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements

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 clients

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 forecasts

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

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in in Engineering, preferably Civil or Structural, and 10+ years of relevant experience

Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work

Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed

Must have experience in Structural Design - Steel, Concrete, Foundation. Structural Analysis - Seismic.

Must have experience with STAAD, RISA, and Building Codes.

Must have experience with heavy Industrial CAPEX projects.

Must have experience with Large EPC projects.

Knowledge of performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures

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

Experience with Mathcad

Experience and hands on knowledge of analyzing complex structures

Experience and hands on knowledge of wind and seismic loading in structural calculations

Experience and hands-on knowledge of dynamic analysis and design

Experience and hands-on knowledge of computer modeling and analysis

Experience and hands-on knowledge of blast design

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

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

Desired Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) 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

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.