Lead Structural Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion.

Responsibilities

• Complete project planning, coordination, and execution with some oversight
• Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for large complex projects or multiple projects simultaneously
• Appropriate engagement of engineering applications and/or managers in project decisions
• Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners
• Field engineering: assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management, and problem solving/troubleshooting as required
• Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members
• Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
• Strong understanding of ACCO engineering standards and project execution processes
• Equipment anchorage calculations and PE wet-stamped installation package including BOM
• Equipment vibration isolation calculations and PE wet-stamped installation package including BOM
• Design rooftop duct and pipe supports, and PE-stamped installation package including BOM
• Riser duct and pipe supports, and PE-stamped installation package
• Seismic restraint calculations for duct and pipe
• Roof structure verification of existing structures for equipment replacement
• Structural design of equipment skids
• Design of supplemental steel for equipment, duct, or pipe supports including BOM
• Create templates and standard designs for supports, attachments, and seismic bracing that creates an economy of scale that is cost-effective to install and build
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

• BS in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable but not required; must be able to obtain within a short period of time
• 3+ years of experience with a Structural Engineering Firm or Seismic Bracing Firm
• Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
• Excellent familiarity with building codes and industry standards
• Thorough understanding of seismic bracing design, attachment design, supplemental support design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, or similar drafting software preferred
• Knowledgeable with 3D modeling software to create design and installation packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently with limited oversight, as well as part of a highly collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task

Skills

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organization’s short- and long-term business strategy; has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals; initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrates an openness to learning and change
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision
• Auditory/hearing abilities include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone
• Regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Regularly required to walk and sit
• Regular attendance is required

Schedule

This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours generally begin and end between 7:00 am to 8:00 am start and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm end, with one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required, and occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Pay

Competitive wages ranging from $45 to $70 per hour. Actual compensation is determined by several factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location.

About Us

ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Projects include low or high-rise office buildings, shopping malls, hospitals, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

ACCO is a 100% employee-owned ESOP with a family-oriented feel. Many employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, or even over forty years. The company is known for its intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.