Summary/Objective:The Structural Engineer position is primarily focused on mechanical structures and supports for our industrial and commercial divisions (local and national accounts). This position works closely with our Project Leaders and our in-house design teams to provide designs and concepts along with professional guidance when needed. This may include leading or participating in discussions with other stakeholders on designs including stamping any self-performing work. Site visits are expected to collect information on design builds and other verifications from time to time.
Essential Functions:- Provide structural guidance during estimating toward the development of project proposals
- Review project scopes to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Performs structural analysis and designs for a variety of projects with a focus on but limited to mechanical platforms, supports, and racks for large commercial and industrial projects.
- Prepare, review, and stamp structural drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
- Provide leadership and support for the structural department.
- Oversee the creation and development of structural models on self-performing and design assist projects in Revit and/or Tekla to coordinate between structures, and other disciplines.
- Conducts shop and/or field investigations for site conditions and inspections.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Required:- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferably structural or civil focused
- Active PE license in Virginia (Structural focused preferred), or SE licensed preferred
- 5+ years of structural industrial experience to include any combination of crane design & guidelines or foundations is preferred or other related experience or education in combination
- Work in house at our Richmond VA headquarters
- Proficient with structural design software including implementation and management of programs such as STRUDL or other equivalent software.
- Strong knowledge of IBC. ACI, AISC, and other applicable codes/standards
- Intermediate knowledge of Revit and/or Tekla (Tekla is preferred or willingness to learn Tekla)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, including Bluebeam Revu
- Comfortable working with 3D environments using the Navisworks platform and point cloud scans
- Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential to this role
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be available to work assigned schedules
The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:
Work Environment:- Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
- Position may require visits to the shop and construction sites
Physical Demands:- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Some climbing and comfort in lifts and high places
Travel:- May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)
Preferred:- MS Project or other scheduling software tools
- 3D modeling experience (Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks)
- PDF Editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe)
- Familiarity with cloud based PM software
- Prior military experience
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors
Structural Steel Engineer
ACIBuilds.com
