Structural Engineer

Description

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.

• 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.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
• Provide leadership and support for the structural department.
• Provide structural guidance during estimating toward the development of project proposals
• 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.
• Review project scopes to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Conducts shop and/or field investigations for site conditions and inspections.

Requirements

• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential to this role
• Comfortable working with 3D environments using the Navisworks platform and point cloud scans
• Prior military experience
• 3D modeling experience (Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks)
• Some climbing and comfort in lifts and high places
• MS Project or other scheduling software tools
• Familiarity with cloud based PM software
• 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
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Strong knowledge of IBC. ACI, AISC, and other applicable codes/standards
• Position may require visits to the shop and construction sites
• Must be available to work assigned schedules
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferably structural or civil focused
• Proficient with structural design software including implementation and management of programs such as STRUDL or other equivalent software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Revit and/or Tekla (Tekla is preferred or willingness to learn Tekla)
• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)
• PDF Editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe)
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, including Bluebeam Revu
• Active PE license in Virginia (Structural focused preferred), or SE licensed preferred

Benefits

• Work in house at our Richmond VA headquarters

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance