Structural Design Engineer

Structural Design Engineer

Job 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

Basic Job Requirements

* U.S. Citizenship required

* Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum five (5) 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 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 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 * 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