Civil, Structural Engineer

AdvanSix; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid vacation

401K with company matching

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AdvanSix in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) Engineer to support the CSA design team on industrial capital projects from concept to start-up. You will lead diverse retrofit projects, create 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Navisworks, perform field verifications, and coordinate with engineers, designers and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, FE exam, and 3+ years in a similar role, with a base salary range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four (4) year accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years experience required in a similar role.
• Successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Understanding of ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC, OSHA, and PIP codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and comply all plant safety programs, rules and regulations to with HS&E procedures and regulations.
• Learn, and use all required PPE while working in all areas of the plant properly.
• Ensure design drawings are compliant with federal, state, local, and plant codes/policies as required.
• Work with other CSA engineers, designers, and other disciplines to collaborate and create 3D CAD models and design drawings.
• Utilize or lead CSA designers in AutoCAD and CADWorx Structure software to create 2D & 3D models and drawings for the various project designs.
• Create and navigate Navisworks models.
• Learn and utilize plant engineering standards and procedures.
• Conduct site visits for field verification of existing conditions in an operating chemical manufacturing facility.
• Read and search for existing plant drawings as well as OEM equipment drawings.
• Review shop drawings from fabricators.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to communicate with project and plant teams and to create project deliverables.
• Support plant operations with location and marking of underground utilities.
• Review process packages and use engineering design and analysis concepts to write scopes of work, material take offs, and engineering budget hours the meet project requirements.
• Use applicable codes to properly design and calculate materials for adequate structural capacity.
• Track and maintain project schedules and engineering hours through Project Web App.
• Compile data for project reports, collect, calculate, and compile field data, assist proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, and provide other project duties as needed.
• Perform systems walkdown to identify deficiencies and ensure scope compliance to design and plant requirements, such as structural inspections, drainage, infrastructure, etc..
• Develop and review design packages to ensure that project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable design and building codes are met.
• Collect, review, calculate and interpret data, to provide engineering recommendations on repairs or designs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-project management

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx Structure

Navisworks

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a widevariety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents,packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from thevertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-classcustomer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients,guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video . For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Summary

• A CS Engineer supports the Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) design team during all phases of industrial capital projects from conceptual design to start-up across AdvanSix plants. This position offers a wide variety of different projects to lead, from simple to complex industrial components, such as concrete pads, foundations, steel pipe supports, structural steel support frames and platforms, stair & ladders, sewers & drainage, paving, architectural building modifications, and much more. Most projects are retrofit (brown field) construction. This position is full time, direct hire, based out of Hopewell, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and comply all plant safety programs, rules and regulations to with HS&E (Health, Safety, & Environmental) procedures and regulations.
• Learn, and use all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working in all areas of the plant properly.
• Ensure design drawings are compliant with federal, state, local, and plant codes/policies as required.
• Work with other CSA engineers, designers, and other disciplines to collaborate and create 3D CAD models and design drawings.
• Utilize or lead CSA designers in AutoCAD and CADWorx Structure software to create 2D & 3D models and drawings for the various project designs.
• Create and navigate Navisworks models.
• Learn and utilize plant engineering standards and procedures.
• Conduct site visits for field verification of existing conditions in an operating chemical manufacturing facility.
• Read and search for existing plant drawings as well as OEM equipment drawings.
• Review shop drawings from fabricators.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to communicate with project and plant teams and to create project deliverables.
• Support plant operations with location and marking of underground utilities.
• Review process packages and use engineering design and analysis concepts to write scopes of work, material take offs, and engineering budget hours the meet project requirements.
• Use applicable codes to properly design and calculate materials for adequate structural capacity.
• Track and maintain project schedules and engineering hours through Project Web App.
• Compile data for project reports, collect, calculate, and compile field data, assist proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, and provide other project duties as needed.
• Perform systems walkdown to identify deficiencies and ensure scope compliance to design and plant requirements, such as structural inspections, drainage, infrastructure, etc..
• Develop and review design packages to ensure that project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable design and building codes are met.
• Collect, review, calculate and interpret data, to provide engineering recommendations on repairs or designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four (4) year accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years experience required in a similar role
• Successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Understanding of ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC, OSHA, and PIP codes and regulations.

Preferred Characteristics and Traits

• Generally current on latest engineering methods.
• Experience with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Understanding of industrial facilities.
• Personal safety awareness and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to receive direction from senior engineers.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment.
• Lead designers working on CAD designs.

Additional Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences

Note: It is not intended that candidates have all experiences listed below, but rather is a broad list that would be of added value. Candidates should be encouraged to apply if they have any of these qualifications, skills, or experiences.

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in any US state (Virginia preferably)
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing facility (chemical, pulp/paper, refinery, etc.)
• Experience with Structural design practices and materials (i.e.. steel, concrete)
• Experience with Civil design practices and materials (i.e.. Subsurface pipes, paving, drainage, etc..)
• Experience with building code requirements (i.e.. Fire ratings, Egress, etc..)
• Use of Subsurface utility locators (i.e.. Ground Penetration Radar, Pipe & Cable locator)
• Experience in 3D modeling utilizing AutoCAD and/or CADWorx Structure software to create 3D models and drawings.
• Experience with Finite Element Software, such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are mostly office-based working on a computer. As each job requires, field work will be needed. Field work includes walking, climbing ladders, stairs, & platforms to measure or verify conditions in an operating chemical plant. Fire Resistant uniforms are provided, but some areas require additional PPE such as acid suits and shields.

The base salary range for this role is $76,000-$114,000 annually.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.