Structural Design Engineer - Buckeye - Remote

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm, Davita Inc. is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to perform structural steel design while adhering to industry codes and specifications. The role involves ensuring project profitability through effective design and collaboration with the design team and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design with relevant codes and specifications.
• Ability to redesign for economy and meet shop schedules.
• Strong communication skills for resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and check structural steel components based on contract documents.
• Verify specifications and generate shop fabrication documents.
• Coordinate with team members and maintain positive work atmosphere.

Skills

Structural steel design

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer software for design

Job description

Design and check building components -- steel joists and metal deck -- in accordance with contract documents to meet industry codes, manufacturing efficiencies, and shop schedules while being consistent with our corporate mission, values and department objectives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform structural steel design to ensure individual truss members and welds meet the requirements of applicable specifications and codes (SJI, SDI, AISC, AWS, etc.)
• Verify specification of steel deck based on requirements presented in the contract documents
• Design building components through the use of computer software and supplementary tools
• Redesign members for greater economy and compare design weight with sales weight to maximize profitability
• Review contract documents and drafting work for completeness and proper depiction of special loading conditions
• Generate shop fabrication documents and clarify and resolve questions from the fabrication facility
• Understand CSC's products and processes and contribute to improvement activities
• Communicate and resolve issues with the design team, customer, and field personnel
• Meet shop schedule requirements and coordinate with project managers for customer requests
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, and supervisors
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor