Structural Engineer III (Airport)

Position Summary/ Primary Purpose

The Structural Engineer III is a member of the Mechanical Airport Baggage Handling engineering team that reports to the Engineering Program Manager. This position will work under the direction of the Senior Mechanical Structural Engineer and/or Project Engineer. This position will participate in the design and detailing for platforms, header steel, hanger support, floor support, Kip load, etc. for other conveyor system components. Achieve material optimization and weight reduction to decrease building structural loads and control manufacturing costs. The Mechanical Structural Engineer will learn to take on more complex engineering responsibilities such as system layouts, structural design and field support.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Ability to use computer-assisted design (CAD) and work with other engineers and designers in developing system design and support structures.
• Perform structural design calculations (automated and by hand) per applicable codes, design & detail checking.
• Prepare design calculation packages for PE stamping.
• PE stamping of design drawings and calculations for applicable states.
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain structural and mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties from a structural design perspective, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Broad Knowledge

• English Language
• Engineering and Technology
• Production and Processing
• Customer and Personal Service
• Administration and Management

Skills & Abilities

• Multi-tasking
• Analysis (FEA optional)
• Time Management
• Coordination
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring
• Service Orientation
• Problem Sensitivity

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (Structural) Engineering.
• A combination of relevant work experience with industrial automation or material handling systems design may also qualify.
• Experience with Structural design software such as STAAD, Cad/AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor.
• Licensed/registered Civil/Structural Professional Engineer in multiple states.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Abilities

• Remain stationary for 50% of the time.
• Move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment.
• Operate a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Inspect documents.
• Communicate with others through talking/hearing.
• Read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• 401K.
• Flexible Spending Programs.