Structure Engineer
Bridgewater, NJ (Onsite- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm/8am-4pm staggered schedule)
Full Time Perm - Direct Hire
- The Structural Engineer is responsible for complete structural scope of a Project from conceptual design to detailed engineering to produce structural documents & specifications for procurement.
- Experience in cooling towers and/or air cooled condensers (ACC) a plus.
- Prepares engineering design & arrives at an economical workable design by using the Contract Turnover Package & by collecting/studying the client's specifications, reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs & tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, & related topographical & geological data.
- Maintains an up to date and organized calculation index. Presents legible calculations understandable to the designer & checker & in accordance with industry standard calculation procedures.
- Performs manual calculations. Uses STAAD, FEA, and other industry standard tools.
- Back checks the work done by designers, drafters, and fabricators.
- Follows the structural design through drafting to insure a clear & accurate presentation.
- Participates in developing new products & ability to create unique structural designs to satisfy customer's design & construction needs.
- Works with the other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, & instrumentation & controls) to verify the adequacy of structural design.
- Interfaces with client, suppliers, utility companies, construction personnel, other engineering firms, subcontractors, & vendors in addition to Project Management. Infrequent travel required for field inspection of existing & new facilities. Provides support for sales & proposal activities.
Qualification
- BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, 10+ years' experience in design and/or construction, P.E. license required. Excellent communication & organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of American Standard national design codes, AISC, ASCE, AWS, FEA, STAAD, preferred. ASME and Caesar Pipe Stress Analysis knowledge a plus.
- Ability and willingness to assume full responsibility in support of a project, product line or equipment component, insure customer compliance and develop company standards which combine robust and effective technical performance with economic competitiveness.
- Knowledge of fabrication procedures and practices, welding, ASME and AWS Codes and non-destructive testing/inspection a plus.
Engineer, Minimum 10 years experience, PE License required