Job Summary:
The Structural Engineer will perform independent structural design and work interdependently within a multi-disciplinary design team.
JOB DUTIES:
- Design structures - ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
- Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (see list below) for the development of design packages.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
- Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
- Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
- Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
- Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations.
- Learn and implement Lean design principles.
- Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
- Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
- Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.
- Review of contractors' submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
- Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.
- Develop probable construction cost.
- Follow construction safety guidelines.
- Comply with Company's Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
- Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
- This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in Building Engineering or Construction is required.
- Familiarity with REVIT (a plus).
- Familiarity with Lean Design Practices is preferred.
- Ability to lead and deliver the project from inception to construction documents with minimal supervision.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE USED BY THE COMPANY:
- RAMSTEEL/FRAME;
- SAP2000;
- ETABS;
- SAFE;
- TEDDS;
- RISA-Connect
- RAM-Connection
The position requires daily application of a broad range of AEC-type structural engineering skills, many of which the candidate will bring and some of which the candidate is enthusiastically interested in learning on the job:
- Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry.
- Significant functional knowledge and use of Codes and design standards is required.
- Knowledge of construction process.
- Seismic experience for structural and non-structural elements.
