Structural Design Engineer — Water Tank Structures

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC; Avon (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC seeks a Structural Design Engineer to support the design of tanks and tank-related structures for municipal water and industrial markets. After an initial on-site training period, this position may be performed remotely if desired.

You will work with manufacturing, QA/QC, Safety, and Project Management to develop steel and reinforced concrete designs, review specs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards such as AWWA, API, IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structures and Mechanics.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering with ability to obtain Professional Engineering license within 4–5 years of EIT issuance.
• Structural and mechanical drawing development and review.
• Proficient in 2D drafting software, particularly AutoCAD.
• 3D design experience with SolidWorks; MATLAB and MathCAD familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of design-build projects and relevant codes (AWWA, API, IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering for elevated water towers and above ground tanks.
• Analyze/design steel plate and reinforced concrete structures.
• Interpret geotechnical reports to design complex foundations.
• Direct and oversee detailing work; prepare & seal calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Interact with QA/QC, Safety, Construction Operations, Project Management, Procurement.
• Review vendor submittals and assist estimators with bid designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MATLAB

MathCAD

2D drafting

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Structures & Mechanics)

Master’s in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors, LLC seeks a Structural Design Engineer to support the design of tanks and tank-related structures for municipal water and industrial markets. After an initial on-site training period, this position may be performed remotely if desired.

You will work with manufacturing, QA/QC, Safety, and Project Management to develop steel and reinforced concrete designs, review specs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards such as AWWA, API, IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.