Structural Engineer

Description

Responsible for leading structural project teams and performing all aspects of design of structural engineering assignments, working with multidiscipline project teams throughout the design and construction process to adapt structural plans as needed to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. This work will be performed under general supervision.

• Manage project budget and schedule
• Perform fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support
• Develop engineering estimates and scope for proposals
• Produce organized detail design calculations for checking by others and as a deliverable when required
• Utilize department design and drafting standards
• Develop construction specifications
• Coordinate project staffing needs with department
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure the flow of information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project
• Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for structural input
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient solution
• Produce efficient and cost-effective designs that meet the expectations and needs of the client
• Produce preliminary designs and material take-offs for estimates
• Advise the project team of design or scope changes
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering personnel
• Check calculations and documents produced by others to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and good engineering practice
• Provide information to and assist designers as needed for the completion of engineering drawings
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
• Assist in developing scopes, drawings and specifications into bid packages

Requirements

Yates Engineers, part of The Yates Companies, is growing in their Greenville, SC office. We are looking for highly qualified Structural Engineers with over 10 years of diversified experience who can perform engineering and design on heavy industrial projects.

• PE and/or SE registration is required
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience mentoring other structural engineers
• Experience in pulp and paper industry preferred
• Experience with rotating and vibration analysis
• Understand the assigned project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria
• Experience leading structural project teams
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in structural engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
• Expertise with structural analysis software (e.g. STAAD, Tekla, etc.), including operating and interpreting results
• Knowledgeable in the application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD and Revit)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance