Senior Structural Engineer

APTIM

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 163,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

APTIM seeks a Structural Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of federal and commercial projects. You will perform detailed engineering, develop design basis, and review drawings and submittals, ensuring codes and standards compliance. The role spans design, evaluation, and occasional field assignments.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, a Civil Engineering degree (Masters preferred) and a PE/SE license, with proficiency in STAAD/ANSYS and CAD tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master's in Structural Eng is a plus.
12+ years related experience in structural engineering.
Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mathcad.
Proficiency with STAAD or ANSYS; CAD experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
PE or SE is required; NCEES record a plus; nuclear/FEA experience a plus.
Must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.

Responsibilities

Develop design basis, calculations, specifications, and detailed engineering.
Review structural design drawings and project submittals/shop drawings.
Resolve a wide range of structural issues with sound judgment.
Apply principles across related fields and ensure code conformance.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering (plus)

PE license

NCEES record a plus

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Mathcad

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

APTIM is seeking a Structural Engineer to support a varying portfolio of projects for federal and commercial clients. APTIM structural engineers lend their knowledge and experience to projects for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, local authorities (nationwide), commercial retail companies, oil and gas providers and various coastal protection authorities.

Examples of engineering work include: building design, waterfront structures design, foundation design, existing structures evaluation and design (concrete, masonry, steel and heavy timber), design of temporary structures for construction activities, demolition planning, construction rigging and lifting plans, mechanical system structural support design, containment structures, and aboveground storage tank systems.

Key Responsibilities

A full understanding of structural engineering resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in structural engineering, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Development of project design basis, development of calculations, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
Ability to review structural design drawings and project related submittals/shop drawings.
Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
Contributes to a team environment.

Basic Qualifications

Requires Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or related degree). A Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
12+ years related experience.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mathcad, and technical engineering software such as STAAD or ANSYS), some CADD experience (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) along with good verbal and writing skills.
PE or SE is required.
NCEES Record is a plus.
Nuclear experience is a plus.
Finite element analysis experience is a plus.
Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: