Senior Civil/Structural Engineer I

Description

The Senior Engineer I provides structural engineering for complex cooling‑tower projects across multiple product lines and materials. The role coordinates internal and external teams to design cost‑effective new products, directs engineers and drafters, and ensures compliance with codes and standards. Additional responsibilities include testing, technical bid evaluations, expediting vendor processes, and developing project plans. Success requires extensive engineering experience, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently on complex challenges.

The position drives innovation and continually improves the efficiency of technical support while monitoring advances in technology and competition. It also supports global and acquisition‑related technical issues within the engineer’s area of expertise.

• Manage projects and schedule tasks.
• Execute project-specific document control.
• Review, approve, and control vendor-supplied engineering documents.
• Provide support to site erection and commissioning teams.
• Delegate work to drafters and other engineers.
• Serve as a technical consultant to sales and construction teams, both internally and in the field, as well as customers.
• Train new engineering employees and assist internal sales team.
• Develop new designs and solutions to problems.
• Develop project-specific operating and maintenance manuals.
• Write engineering specifications for tower lines and components.
• Verify and provide proof of job completion and meeting specification requirements for contractual purposes.
• Sign and approve drawings for new and project specific designs and for product standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment.
• Conduct product testing during development and post‑installation to verify software and data development.
• Witness third‑party contractual tests.
• Provide pricing information for new quotes.
• Handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with design for manufacturing methods.
• Experience with SAP ERP Systems.
• Experience in AutoCAD, MatchCAD, RISA2D, and RISA3D.
• Experience in Solid Edge.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with teams in different physical locations.
• Knowledge of national building codes.
• Basic understanding of design and application of components for cooling towers.
• Ability to apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of cooling tower design and structural engineering.
• Broad knowledge and application of principles, practices, and procedures of cooling tower design and structural engineering to difficult assignments.
• Expert source of product knowledge in specified area.
• Highly creative.
• Strong ability to visualize complex spatial geometry.
• Persistent and patient enough to work on long‑term projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred).
• Certified as an EIT (Engineer in Training) after passing the FE exam.
• EIT/FE and PE preferred; must meet requirements to sit for EIT exam at minimum.
• Pass the EIT/FE exam within 2 years of BS degree or hire date, whichever is later.
• Pass the PE exam within 6 years of BS degree or hire date, whichever is later.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.
• Keyboarding/typing proficiency.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen or paper copy.
• Communicate effectively verbally.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, competitive health insurance, 401(k) matching, performance‑based compensation, and educational assistance programs. Benefits begin on day one and support the well‑being of employees and their families.

• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; hybrid work schedule available after probation.
• Generous and flexible paid time off, including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance