Structural Engineer - Intermediate Level

About the Role

The Advanced Solutions Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at once in a dynamic, challenging, and fun environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage structural projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. You will ensure client satisfaction and deliver key structural projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Our capabilities and recent project photos and videos can be found in the downloadable zip file at https://jtftp.jacobstechnology.com/. Use “anontg” as both the username and password.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction.
• Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design and construction.
• Apply design loading to structures utilizing applicable building codes and design codes.
• Design and analyze structures to meet project-specific and code requirements using both hand and finite element analysis (STAAD and/or ANSYS preferred).
• Develop engineering design calculation packages, including static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses, using both hand analysis and finite element analysis.
• Oversee designer/drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings.
• Develop construction bid packages, including calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform post-design activities, such as review of subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Perform site inspections at fabricators' shops and construction sites to ensure facilities are constructed according to contract documents.
• Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter/designers.
• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines through presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and analysis of structural systems.
• Proficiency in finite element modeling (STAAD and/or ANSYS software or equivalent).
• Proficiency in the use of building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience leading a small team of structural engineers and drafters on small and large projects.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Due to federal requirements for portions of the assigned work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• Experience designing structures or equipment using ANSYS and/or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Experience designing structures or equipment subject to dynamic loading, blast loading, and UFC Codes.
• Ability to perform project management or marketing on small projects.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time (90%).
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time (90%).
• Occasional site visits and travel may require lifting, climbing, or crawling in an outdoor environment (15%).
• Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside office environment (90%).
• Field work may be required, including outside work (15%).
• Travel may be required to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings (15%).
• Regular attendance is mandatory: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (100%). Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules (20%).

Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test.

Pay

$70,000 - $125,000 per year. The compensation range is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.