Lead Structural Engineer – Civil & Military Projects

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Project Design Engineer to lead major structural design efforts for civil and military projects.

You will prepare drawings, specifications and analyses for diverse materials, and collaborate with teams to ensure designs meet engineering standards. The role involves analyzing static and dynamic loads, including blast and seismic forces, and providing technical support for contracting and modifications.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program required.
• Calculus and advanced math courses included in the program.
• Broad engineering fundamentals demonstrated by coursework or experience.
• Professional registration or licensure (EI/EIT/PE) or FE examination is acceptable for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Design Engineer for major structural features of civil and military projects.
• Prepare preliminary and final structural designs with drawings, specs, analyses and related docs for buildings/structures.
• Analyze structural components under static, dynamic, blast and seismic loads.
• Review internal and architect-engineer designs; ensure conformance with criteria.
• Provide detailed comments and recommendations for drawings, calculations and specs.
• Assist in estimating, inspection, testing and writing technical portions of contracts and modifications.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Strength of materials

Seismic analysis

Blast analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Project Design Engineer to lead major structural design efforts for civil and military projects.

You will prepare drawings, specifications and analyses for diverse materials, and collaborate with teams to ensure designs meet engineering standards. The role involves analyzing static and dynamic loads, including blast and seismic forces, and providing technical support for contracting and modifications.