Structural Engineer

Alpha Corporation; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Corporation seeks a Structural Engineer to design and evaluate structures for the removal and replacement of underground and aboveground storage tanks at three facilities. Responsibilities include assessing foundations, supports, slabs, and related structures; determining requirements for new or replacement tanks; and producing calculations, drawings, details, and construction specifications.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and 8–12 years' structural experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8-12 years of structural engineering experience, with analysis, design, evaluation and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing foundations, supports, slabs, and structures affected by tank work.
• Determine structural requirements for new or replacement tank installations.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, details, and specs for construction documents.
• Assess existing structural conditions and identify required modifications or reinforcements.
• Coordinate with civil, environmental, and other design disciplines to resolve interfaces.
• Incorporate site conditions and sequencing into structural design solutions.
• Address interfaces between new work and existing facilities.
• Support practical, constructible tank installation and replacement solutions.

Skills

Structural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities with Alpha Corporation

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm’s inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

Position Summary

The Structural Engineer will provide structural design services for the removal and replacement of underground and aboveground storage tanks at three facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating existing foundations, supports, slabs, and other affected structures; determining structural requirements for new or replacement tank installations; and preparing structural calculations, drawings, details, and specifications for the construction documents.

• Evaluate existing foundations, supports, slabs, and other structures affected by tank installations or replacements.
• Determine structural requirements for new or replacement tank installations.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, details, and specifications for construction documents.
• Assess existing structural conditions and identify required modifications or reinforcements.
• Coordinate with civil, environmental, and other design disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Incorporate site conditions and construction sequencing considerations into structural design solutions.
• Address interfaces between new structural work and existing facilities.
• Support the development of practical, constructible structural solutions for tank installation and replacement.
• Experience with tank foundations, equipment supports, and facility rehabilitation or replacement projects is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8-12 years of structural engineering experience, with experience in analysis, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Physical Requirements The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 2/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 70 pounds on an infrequent basis.

The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.