Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity.Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designersAnalyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirementsDevelop and review specifications and design criteriaPerform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexityCoordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and proceduresExecute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecastingEstablish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecastsProvide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittalsProvide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changesBasic Job RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experienceProfessional Engineer licenseWorking knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standardsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAdvanced knowledge of discipline codes and standardsAbility to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerIntermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programsSignificant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projectsProficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environmentAdvanced knowledge of:Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D Advanced knowledge of Mathcad Analyzing complex structuresWind and seismic loading in structural calculations Dynamic analysis and designComputer modeling and analysisPreferred QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materialsExperience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projectsProficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-outPractical field experienceEPC project experience for the following industries:U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government AgencyNuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance programManufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad Required Preferred Job Industries

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