Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
• Inspect plant systems to ensure that they are safe for operating personnel.
• Manage Standards. Recommend and develop division-wide design standards, as well as Construction Standards for the division.
• Provide Design Services. Develop structural general arrangement drawings, including both steel and concrete requirements. Develop mechanical general arrangement drawings, including process flow diagrams. Provide all required design services to meet project demands.
• Ensure all designs comply fully with the appropriate design codes and all applicable local codes.
• Cookordinate Engineering Services. Coordinate and review engineering services provided by outside parties and internal designers.
• Consult with the division’s construction services personnel on appropriate construction methods for projects.
• Assist in the contractor selection process.
• Review and approve work completed by outside contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Education. Degree in Engineering required. BS Civil Engineer or BS Structural Engineer preferred.
• Experience. Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience, including heavy industrial projects.
• License. A PE or EIT license is preferred.
• Functional Knowledge. Must have a thorough knowledge of design specifications, building codes, and the equipment utilized within the company’s plants. Proficiency in engineering software (spreadsheets, word processing, AutoCAD, structural analysis/design tools).
• Communication Skills. Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform all phases of structural engineering tasks, including investigation, inspection, modeling, analysis, and design of steel and concrete structures.
• Experience in preparing building permits and strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and permitting.
• Experience with public infrastructure permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in concrete foundation and steel structure design and construction.
• Familiarity with heavy industrial projects, including open-pit mining and equipment load analysis.
• Field experience with inspections, retrofits, and construction support; bridge construction experience is a plus.
• Experience with construction management, vibration monitoring, concrete foundation design/analysis, and site grading/drainage design.