Senior Analysis Engineer (Structural)

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 106,376 - 132,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Disability options

Life insurance

Job summary

A construction engineering leader is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Plainfield, Illinois office. Responsibilities include producing deliverables, performing finite element analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 10 years of experience. Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k)-matching program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Proven technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Produce assigned deliverables per design code and company standards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Perform finite element analysis of plate steel and concrete structures.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Technical Writing

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Senior Structural Engineer is an individual contributor position and is recognized as subject matter expert within CB&I Storage Solutions for one or more technologies or product lines and may serve as CB&I industry representative through code committee work or participation in communities of practice. The role is responsible for performing or checking design and analysis of assigned deliverables on CB&I projects associated with plate structures product line such as tanks, vessels, structures, modules, foundations, and other site facilities. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and construction documents. Senior Plate Structures Engineer is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and may be responsible to train or supervise the work of less experienced engineers on specific tasks. The role reports to the Department or Design Manager and routinely interacts with other Plate Structures Engineers, Plate Structures Designers, Project Engineers and Managers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce assigned deliverables per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Adhering to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
• Reliably check and sign off on design calculations, specifications and other deliverables for customer approval or project use per applicable design code, company standards and customer drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with other roles and functions on project team.
• Forecast how long it will take to do a task – commit to definitive deadlines.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced plate structures engineers.
• Make decisions on project-specific details and advise project team.
• Generate improvement ideas for tools and workflow associated to the role.
• May include maintaining professional license in at least one jurisdiction, and approving and stamping project deliverables as needed.
• Effectively use document management system.
• Effectively use project team or department collaboration and productivity apps and tools.

Local Requirements

Local Position: Senior Plate Structures Engineer (Civil/Structural Analyst)

Plainfield, Illinois USA

This addendum defines the additional qualities required for a Sr. Plate Structures Engineer in an Analyst role.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Expert in performing finite element analysis of plate steel and concrete structures for static, thermal and dynamic load combinations.
• Contribute and may lead in the preparation of analysis reports that communicate analysis methods and results to internal design groups and external clients.
• Provide direction to design groups to establish project requirements including analysis methods, design loads, and deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree, is required.
• 10+ years of related experience, or the combination of relevant education and experience, is required.
• Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Proven technical writing ability.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in at least one state or with the ability to obtain a P.E. license is preferred.
• Prior experience with storage vessels and/or pressure vessels is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited school is required.
• Professional Engineering License in at least one state is preferred.
• Cross‑functional training such as Graduate Development Program or equivalent.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Behaviors

• Has developed proficiency of company tools, standards, procedures, and capabilities and solves complex problems, taking a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Produces deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents, and impacts a range of customer, operational or project activities within own team or other related teams.
• Coordinates with project team. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build understanding and consensus.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• May act as subject matter expert for one or more product lines or technologies.
• Has advanced self‑awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s).
• Establishes and maintains medium‑ and long‑term career and personal development goals.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture.
• Regularly introspects, seeks feedback and adapts behaviors for ongoing personal development.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, organized, and the ability to successfully multi‑task.
• Functional experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long‑ and short‑term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation‑related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$106,376‑$132,969 /Annually