Structural Design Engineer - Principal

Delan Associates, Inc

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer license
  • Advanced knowledge of structural design software like STAAD and RISA3D
  • Strong communication skills across diverse audiences
  • Experience in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for large projects
  • Intermediate proficiency in computer software for technical documentation and presentations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise engineers and designers in project areas
  • Analyze and recommend technical solutions for complex challenges
  • Develop and review engineering specifications and design criteria
  • Check and perform engineering analyses and calculations
  • Coordinate with project management, vendors, and clients on technical issues
  • Ensure compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
  • Provide technical support for procurement and construction activities

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Work Location: (In-Office at Aiken, SC or Greenville, SC) Job Title: Structural Design Engineer - Principal Job Description The 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 designers • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced 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 advanced 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 • Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting • 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 Fifteen (15) years of work-related experience • Professional Engineer license • 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 • Advanced 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 • Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects • Proficiency executing large 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 • Advanced 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 structures Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations Dynamic analysis and design Computer modeling and analysis Preferred Qualifications • Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials • Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1 • Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects • Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out • 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

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