Steel Design Engineer (PE)

Talent Wave Associates; Temperance (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead analysis, design, and technical support for industrial equipment and supporting structures. You will ensure safety and code-compliant designs while collaborating with multiple teams to uphold integrity of structural systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial structural engineering, proficiency with RISA-3D or STAAD.Pro, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience in industrial applications.
• Active PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial equipment and supporting structures.
• Develop engineering calculations for structural elements including bridges, catwalks, and support beams.
• Analyze structures for loads such as dead, live, wind, and seismic.
• Determine load combinations based on codes and project requirements.
• Conduct or coordinate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers during development of structural drawings.
• Review drawings for structural requirements and evaluate existing designs for modifications or repairs.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and fabrication teams and assist sales with technical proposals.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design

FEA

Code compliance

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

Engineering calculations

Collaboration

Drawing review

Fabrication liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in structural engineering, where your expertise will shape the future of industrial equipment and supporting structures?

About the Role

The Structural Engineer is responsible for conducting structural analysis, design, and providing technical support for industrial equipment and supporting structures. This role ensures safety and compliance through engineering calculations, code-compliant designs, and collaboration with various stakeholders. This position significantly contributes to the organization by ensuring the integrity and safety of structural designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial equipment and supporting structures.
• Develop engineering calculations for various structural elements including bridges, catwalks, and support beams.
• Analyze structures for various loads such as dead, live, wind, and seismic.
• Determine appropriate load combinations based on codes and project requirements.
• Perform stability evaluations including overturning and deflection.
• Design bolted and welded connections, base plates, and anchor bolts.
• Conduct or coordinate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) when required.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers during the development of structural drawings.
• Review various types of drawings for structural requirements.
• Evaluate existing designs and recommend modifications or repairs.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and fabrication teams.
• Assist sales and estimating with technical proposals and design criteria.
• Review customer specifications and identify applicable codes and requirements.
• Coordinate signed and sealed structural calculations and drawings when required.
• Support field installation and troubleshooting by evaluating site conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in industrial applications.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in structural steel design, preferably in industrial capital equipment or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel member design, connection design, and structural stability.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as AISC, ASCE 7, and IBC.
• Familiarity with additional design standards and international structural codes is beneficial.
• Experience with structural engineering software such as RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, or similar applications.
• Ability to read and review engineered drawings and specifications.
• Experience working directly with fabrication shops is preferred.
• Periodic travel to customer sites or fabrication facilities may be required.