Structural Engineer

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, evaluation, and application of engineering judgment to analyze aboveground storage tanks, appurtenances and structural attachments, foundations, and other details related to our projects. We value innovative, appropriate, cost-effective designs, drawings, and specifications, and the ability to devise new approaches to solve problems. You will work closely with our customers and design drafting group to prepare calculations and ensure designs comply with the applicable codes and standards, accepted engineering practices, and our standards. You will stamp documents prepared by you or those under your supervision as a professional engineer or be near to obtaining professional licensure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze bolted aboveground storage tanks complying to AWWA D103, NFPA-22, Factory Mutual, and other tank standards

• Know- or research- and apply relevant codes and standards, such as ASCE 7, IBC, NFPA, and OSHA

• Understanding of various authorities of having jurisdiction

• Analyze structural attachments and supports such as walkways, platforms, pipe and other supports

• Recommend fabrication and field construction friendly solutions when sizing members and determining connection details

• Generate sketches as required convey structural sizing to design drafting

• Produce tank loads and design calculations as needed

• Review, approve, and seal design packages, calculations, and other technical details

• Organize, draft, and implement technical standards

• Prepare design criteria for projects with clear, complete, concise structural criteria including calculations and specifications

• Participate in bid and model (design) reviews when requested

• Perform construction site visits and prepare inspection reports documenting observations

• Provide timely engineering solutions for fabrication and construction related problems

• Prepare and/or review all structural related testing and inspection reports

• Help cultivate a culture of learning through both mentoring and learning from other engineers

• Maintain a strong code of ethics and professionalism

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed

Competencies:

• Engineering theories, procedures, and methods

• Structural analysis and design of steel frames and reinforced concrete foundations

• Analysis of thin shell plate vessels experience preferred

• Shallow foundation design experience preferred

• Experienced in both classical ("hand calc") and FEA analysis methods

• Proficient with finite element analysis software (typ. STAAD or Risa) preferred

• Comfortable with 2D and 3D CAD software

• Ability to read and interpreting 2D drawings

• Knowledge of and comfortable working in multiple-discipline projects

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

• Adept at communicating with Designers, Fabrication, and other team members

• VBA programming knowledge a plus

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering from ABET accredited program required

• Licensed professional engineer (PE) or have passed all exams and eligible for licensure within 6 months

• 5+ years' experience in relevant structural analysis

• Excellent knowledge of ASCE 7, IBC, NFPA, and OSHA

• Experience with API, AWWA, and Factory Mutual preferred

• Aboveground Storage Tank experience is desired, either bolted or welded