Structural Engineer

PositionDescription

The Structural Engineer provides structural analysis and documentation on prefabricated metal electrical control buildings and other structures. They ensure structures are durable and safe to suit their intended purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform structural calculations for vertical and lateral loads on steel and other material structural members

- Conduct wind and seismic analysis and provide design guidance to ensure code compliance

- Direct CAD designers in creating design documents for prefabricated metal buildings in accordance with current building codes, project requirements, and budget constraints

- Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and other construction-related documentation tied to structural design

- Support documentation efforts to assist customers with:

- Foundation design requirements

- Anchor bolt layouts

- Structural calculation packages needed for permitting

- Prepare clear and thorough technical reports and project documentation

- Develop designs using hot-rolled steel, cold-formed steel, and stainless-steel sheet metal structural components

- Additional Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

- Strong knowledge of the application of structural engineering principles in the design and analysis of metal buildings and other structures – including building materials, systems, wind, and seismic designs

- Knowledge in US building codes, including IBC, ASCE 7 8, AISC 360, and AISI S100

- Good understanding of IEEE compliance

- Good understanding of construction documents, including both drawings and technical specifications

- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - preferred

- Problem-solving skills – required

- Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines with attention to detail – required

- Ability to use and learn structural analysis software including RISA, 3D, CFS11 HILTI products

Qualifications Experience

Bachelors degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in structural design and analysis. At least 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Travel

Rare

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or controls; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or use tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee frequently views computer monitor and uses computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.