Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Job Duties

• Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (RAMSTEEL/FRAME; SAP2000; ETABS; SAFE; TEDDS; RISA-ConnectRAM-Connection) for the development of design packages.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
• Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
• Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
• Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
• Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable.
• Research seismic requirements for specific locations.
• Learn and implement Lean design principles.
• Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
• Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
• Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.
• Review of contractors’ submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
• Develop probable construction cost.
• Follow construction safety guidelines.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability / Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Building Engineering or Construction is required.
• Familiarity with REVIT (a plus).
• Familiarity with Lean Design Practices is preferred.
• Ability to lead and deliver the project from inception to construction documents with minimal supervision.

Structural Engineering Software Used By The Company

• RAMSTEEL/FRAME;
• SAP2000;
• ETABS;
• SAFE;
• TEDDS;
• RISA-Connect;
• RAM-Connection;

Skills

• Significant functional knowledge and use of Codes and design standards is required.
• Knowledge of construction process.
• Seismic experience for structural and non-structural elements.