Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

Structural Design Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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 direct 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 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

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum five (5) years of work-related experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

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 commercial or industrial projects.

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

Design and analysis of steel and concrete structures (reinforced concrete and structural steel) experience OR Design and analysis of commodity supports experience.

Proficient in STAADPro, Excel, and MathCad.

Code experience with ACI 318-14, 349-13, AISC N690-18, ASCE 7-16, 4-16, 43-19 as well as experience with IBC-2018.

Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

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

Desired Qualifications

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

LOCATION

Position will be 100% onsite in Greenville, SC.

(Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CONTRACT DURATION

One (1) year with the possibility of extension/conversion.

Full-time