Structural Design Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is seeking a Structural Design Engineer for an on-site role in North Baltimore, OH. The engineer will perform and oversee structural design of modular joints and related products, guiding SER designers and coordinating with contractors to ensure accurate, producible outputs.

You will use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other tools to create and check drawings, while managing complex projects and maintaining schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in structural/bridge design.
• PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees structural design of modular joints and other products.
• Reviews project plans and specifications with high detail to ensure quality.
• Leads complex projects and collaborates with major bridge contractors.
• Provides SME guidance across product lines and helps ensure producibility.
• Prepares and checks engineering documents using CAD/CAE tools.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineering major (Civil/Structural/Mechanical) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MicroStation

RISA

STAAD

MathCAD

Job description

Job Title: Structural Design Engineer
Location: North Baltimore, OH
Pay range: $115k-125k
Shift: 1st Shift
Zip Code: 45872
Job Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Keywords: #NorthBaltimorejobs; #DesignEngineerjobs; #INDREG

What You'll Do

• Performs and oversees structural design of Modular Joints, and other products.
• Suggests and implements changes to design and/or drawing standards.
• Provides guidance as the subject matter expert (SME) in multiple product lines.
• Reviews and interprets project design plans and specifications at an expert level.
• Checks fabricated/structural product shop drawings with a high level of detail to ensure accurate products are delivered to customers.
• Capable of managing complex projects and working collaboratively with major bridge contractors.
• In conjunction with Operations team, ensuring product designs are feasible and economical to produce, and that material can be procured and machined as shown to within specified tolerances. Very competent in working in a fabrication environment and providing support and guidance on highly complex projects.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare and check engineering documents.
• Ability to compute vertical curves, horizontal curves, grade transitions, slopes, staging, and flared roadways.
• Utilize company project checklist to minimize errors and provides input for the checklist\"s continuous improvement.
• Communicates with colleagues and Engineering Manager when necessary to resolve project and design questions/concerns, as well as to provide updates on how projects are progressing against set schedule.
• Coordinates with customers and designers on such things as information requests, technical guidance, and transmittal comments/questions.
• Supports management and colleagues in implementing continuous improvement initiatives identified in yearly and long-term goals.
• Provides guidance to Estimating Department for calculating engineering hours and identifies fabrication challenges to include in the budget.
• Provides on-site technical support to evaluate field installations and/or troubleshoot construction challenges

The Opportunity

The experienced Structural Design Engineer is responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and managing bridge component design projects for key contractors. Manages all aspects of the project including direct communications with the contractor and design engineer/owner related to project requirements, details, project status, and technical questions. Will oversee creation of high-quality shop drawings within budget while meeting drawing submittal and release deadlines. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.

Who We're Looking For

All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.

If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.

What We Need

Education / Experience

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Major: Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Years of Experience: 10 + Years

Core Competencies

• Fostering Teamwork
• Managing Performance
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Customer Orientation
• Result Orientation
• Personal Credibility

Organizational Competencies

• Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Detail Oriented
• Time Management

Technical Skills

• Company representative for technical advice to design engineers and customers
• Bridge design and/or structural design
• Civil roadway design
• Bridge modular expansion joint design - preferred
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, owner standards and/or other structural design code, and possesses thorough understanding of engineering principles, practices and tools
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or MicroStation
• Structural design calculations, experience with RISA, STAAD and MathCAD
• Good geometry and trigonometry skills
• Understanding of how products are purchased, machined, fabricated

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer Preferred

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.