A Staff Structural Engineer leads evaluations and analyses of industrial structures, develops rehabilitation and replacement plans, and provides technical support for construction projects, requiring expertise in structural modeling, calculations, and client interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead field evaluation of existing industrial structures
Develop calculations and analytical models for steel, concrete, and other materials
Design structural rehabilitation and replacement plans
Specify materials and develop technical reports
Provide technical support for structural construction
Interface with clients, develop proposals, and prepare estimates
Lead root cause failure analysis of structural defects
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Civil Structural Engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering
P.E. licensure is required
S.E. licensure in Illinois is preferred
Extensive knowledge of STAAD, SAP, AISC, and AWS technical standards is required
Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead field evaluation of existing structures
Ability to develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
Ability to lead the design of structural rehabilitation and/or replacement plans
Ability to specify materials and develop reports related to structural evaluations
Ability to provide technical support for structural construction
Ability to interface with clients, develop proposals, and estimates
Must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on any field assignment
Must possess physical mobility on the ground and at heights
Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms or scaffolding using appropriate fall protection
Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing PPE
Must be able to position oneself to work in confined spaces
Must adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
Must meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site
Benefits & Perks
Work under licensed S.E.s to progress towards professional licensure
Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities
Advanced development of multi-disciplinary experience
Develop expertise in calculations and analytical modeling
Develop management and leadership abilities
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