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Senior Structural Enginner

Organization:
EDG Inc.
Region:
United States, Louisiana, Metaire
End of contest:
January 13, 2015
  This job posting has expired
Hiring date:
October 31, 2014
Type:
Full
Category:
Civil engineer
Description
The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for the structural design of steel and concrete structures related to marine terminals, industrial, bulk material handling, process, petrochemical, refinery and oil & gas facilities.   This includes marine docks, foundations, retaining walls, structural steel platforms, bents and towers, as well as modification to existing structures and deep/shallow foundation systems.  This involves computer modeling, using software such as STAAD and/or SACS, of structures from conceptual engineering through construction.  This also includes coordinating with and directing Designers and Drafters of structural and other disciplines to accomplish project tasks.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Conceptual, preliminary and detail design, related to a variety of marine terminal, industrial, oil & gas facility and bulk material projects.
  • Interpreting other project sub-consultant’s work, such as geotechnical and surveyors.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, ACI, ASTM, UBC, IBC and other industry and project specific standards and codes.
  • Research and compliance with Project Design and Building Codes.
  • Formulation of Project Design Criteria.
  • Experience in analysis of structural systems utilizing STAAD and/or SACS.
  • Coordinate and direct drafters in the creation of civil bid and construction level drawings.
  • Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Requires a demonstrated ability to perform diversified tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Interface with Project Managers, Engineers and clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and presentations for clients.
  • Check drawings and other documents.  Verify correctness of design and engineering data to verify completeness of the documents.
  • Research, learn and implement differing design techniques which may be industry specific.
  • Be familiar with total project systems to include mechanical, structural, civil and electrical components to allow considerations of those aspects into a project or area design.
  • Review vendor/fabricator shop drawings.
  • Perform the necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

JOB STANDARDS:

  • BS or MS in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • PE registration is preferred.
  • Requires 10+ years experience in engineering design related to Essential Functions.
  • Ability to interact with staff at all levels.
  • May require the ability to travel to client sites.
  • Experience supervising and/or directing the work of drafters or other engineering support staff.
  • Availability and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Availability and ability to work overtime as needed based on project.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to interact with staff at all levels.
  • Experience in multiple industries is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is primarily conducted in a non-smoking office environment.
  • Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis to obtain project field data or attend project meetings.
  • Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.  The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Full

Contact
Email: pdbathurst@edg.net

EDG Inc.

3900 N Causeway Blvd

Metaire Louisiana

United States 70002


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