Structural Engineer - Asset Management - Granite City, IL
About the role
The Structural Engineer supports the execution of an Asset Integrity and Asset Management program at a client facility in Granite City, IL. This is a field-based engineering position embedded at the client's site, focusing on structural evaluation, repair engineering, and long-term asset management planning.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary engineering resource for structural asset evaluations, applying engineering judgment to assess condition, identify deficiencies, and prioritize corrective actions.
- Review and interpret structural inspection findings generated by the program's inspection team, translating field data into engineering evaluations and recommendations.
- Prepare engineering reports, condition assessments, and technical recommendations for review by the client and Orbital's project team.
- Develop repair scopes and capital recommendations based on engineering evaluations, condition assessments, and client priorities.
- Support long-term asset management planning by contributing engineering expertise to condition assessments, maintenance strategies, and capital planning initiatives.
- Communicate engineering findings, recommendations, and project status clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum five (5) years of professional structural engineering experience in industrial environments.
- Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and/or foundation systems.
- Experience in asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop engineering evaluations, repair designs, and capital recommendations from inspection and condition assessment data.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role while maintaining effective communication with an office-based support team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear calculations, technical reports, and recommendations for varied audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software; experience with STAAD or equivalent structural analysis software a plus.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability and intent to obtain licensure.
- Familiarity with digital inspection platforms and asset management systems.
- Experience providing engineering support during repair and construction execution.
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear calculations, technical reports, and recommendations for varied audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software; experience with STAAD or equivalent structural analysis software a plus.
Benefits
- A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options.
- We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution, and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization.