Civil/Structural Engineer- Mid-Level (E2/E3) 1

Kinectrics Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO 17 days + 7 holidays/year

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Kinectrics is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to perform design and analysis for power-plant projects, including development of plans, drawings, specifications, and design calculations. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines and utilities, and support field activities.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3–5 years progressively responsible experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, materials science, and statistics.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with engineering software such as Mathcad, MATLAB, and FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis for civil/structural projects at power plants.
• Develop plans, drawings, specifications, and design calculations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and utilities; provide field support and as-built documentation.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Communication skills

Self-starter

FEA analysis

Structural engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

FEA software

Job description

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Location Options: Naperville, IL /Atlanta, GA /Ridgeland, MS

Known for the technical excellence of its’ employees, Kinectrics provides challenging work, opportunity for career growth, and flexible working conditions. Our Design Engineering Division provides comprehensive engineering, design, analysis and consulting for the energy sector. As a Kinectrics Engineer your work will help maintain a safe and sustainable zero-emission energy source, providing engineering solutions for traditional nuclear as well as some of the newest technologies in nuclear today!

About the Job

This position will perform a broad range of planning and design for civil and structural projects at power plants for today's leading energy providers. Duties will include the development of plans, construction drawings, specifications, design computations, and reports. The position will be technically involved in detailed design work, coordination of civil and non-civil designs on multi-discipline projects, coordination with utilities and municipalities, as well as resolution of design issues that may include site support to perform field investigations, installation support, and as-built documentation.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

• Basic design and analysis of concrete, steel structures, heavy load components and other equipment supports. Work includes conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, design calculations, specification development, and seismic analysis.
• Develop 3-D analytical models utilizing FEA analysis techniques and response spectra seismic analysis.
• Assist with the development of design and construction drawings.
• Ensures effective communication among other engineering disciplines.
• Ensures effective management of assigned tasks for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control of assigned tasks.
• Preparing and verifying designs on site including creation of as-built drawings, field walk downs, and installation support.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABETaccredited program.
• 3-5 years progressively more responsible pertinent experience.
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering, including a strong foundational knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, materials science, and statistical analysis.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of engineering-based programs, such as Mathcad or Matlab.
• Must have previous experience with Finite Element Analysis software and/or analysis techniques.
• Successful applicants will possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment while being a self-starter.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Generous PaidTime Off (PTO) starting at 17days annually, along with 7 Paid Holidays each year
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company paid short term & long term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Kinectrics is a leading provider of innovative life cycle management solutions for the global electricity industry. Kinectrics is known worldwide for the technical excellence of its’ employees, challenging work, opportunity for career growth, and flexible working conditions.

Kinectrics U.S. Design Engineering Division provides comprehensive engineering, design, analysis and consulting for the energy sector. Our employees work with customers to solve their most difficult technical challenges in an entrepreneurial business environment, where careers can develop along both technical and managerial paths.

Kinectrics AES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.