Sr. Structural Engineer

  • Cherry Hill
  • Peak Technical Staffing Usa
P-DPD-001
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to join our client's team. The successful candidate will have experience with structural steel and foundation design in heavy industrial engineering projects, preferably in the process industries. The successful candidate will posses the skills necessary to build and manage a structural engineering department from the ground up.
This person will execute various projects, often times simultaneously, in conjunction with the Mechanical and Electrical Departments, serving our current clients in oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, heavy industrial and manufacturing industries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • May serve as project manager and/or as structural discipline lead, including responsibility for preparing and managing project schedules, plans, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Work with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions , including professional services cost estimates and scope of work, that meet their requirements.
  • Field engineering and structural inspection.
  • Providing direction to designers in developing complete structural design packages, including calculations, models, detailed design documents and specifications, installation details, and connection details.
  • Performing analytical modeling of new and existing structures and components.
  • Performing engineering feasibility studies and developing total installed cost estimates.
  • Ensuring project deliverables meet the project requirements, the client specifications and standards.
  • Stay current with emerging trends in technologies and standards related to structural engineering and design in the process industry.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, designers, technicians, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure successful execution of the project.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to clients, fabricators and field personnel.
  • Reviewing vendor drawings, calculations and submittals as required by the project scope.
  • Representing our company to the client and to our partners, including collaboration with other engineering disciplines, suppliers/vendors, the trades, and field personnel.
  • Help grow the business by identifying new opportunities and expanding our services.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey, with the ability to seek licensure in multiple states.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of prior relevant engineering experience is required, with preference given to individuals exposed to heavy industrial environments.
  • Proven experience with structural steel, and reinforced concrete, masonry and foundation design, including knowledge and experience with relevant codes and standards (including applicable codes).
  • Experience with structural analysis software such as, STAAD, RISA, SkyCiv, etc.
  • Strong foundation in engineering principles with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Preferred:
  • Experience with civil design as it relates to heavy industrial applications, including tank farm liners and containment systems.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and associated civil/structural packages.
Job Type: Full-time