Structural Engineer

On-Board Companies; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

On-Board Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineer in Hopewell, VA. Hybrid flexibility with occasional travel to other sites supports capital projects at chemical plants.

The role entails design, calculations, and construction support across plant facilities, with emphasis on steel structures, supports, and foundations. Requires a structural engineering degree and 3+ years in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar industrial facility.
• Legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• PE License or EIT Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural design for steel structures and supports.
• Develop conceptual layouts and material take-offs.
• Create calculations, drawings, and procurement packages.
• Review vendor drawings and other disciplines’ drawings.
• Perform fieldwork to collect data and verify conditions.
• Support and guide the design team for bidding drawings.
• Review fabrication drawings and RFIs for conformance.
• Travel up to 10% to sites in AL, PA, and VA.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

3D modeling

AutoCAD

CADWorx Structure

STAAD

RISA

GT STRUDL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering

PE License or EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx Structure

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

STAAD

RISA

GT STRUDL

Job description

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Structural Engineer in Hopewell, VA!

Subject Line: Position and State Located

Position Details:

Position Type: Full Time

Job Location: Hopewell, VA (with hybrid flexibility and occasional travel to other sites)

Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401k

Compensation: $50 - $65/hr, depending on experience and qualifications

Background and Drug Screenings Required

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join the capital projects engineering team. This role involves providing structural engineering support for all phases of capital projects at chemical plants: initial planning and scoping, detailed engineering and design, and construction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structural engineering and design for steel structures, equipment supports (pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.), pipe supports, pipe racks, concrete foundations for tanks / equipment, equipment pads, analysis of existing structures and foundations, underground piping, etc.
• Developing conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and material take-offs for estimating during project scoping
• Producing calculations, designs, specifications, scopes of work, engineering packages, sketches/drawings for procurement, bidding, and construction
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings, and other disciplines’ drawings for structural input
• Performing fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, inspect / verify existing conditions, provide construction support, provide repair recommendations, etc.
• Providing assistance and direction to the design team to produce drawings suitable for bidding and construction purposes
• Reviewing fabrication drawings, requests for information (RFI), and other construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings, requirements, and specifications
• Some travel (10%) to other sites in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and within Virginia may be necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering
• Minimum 3years of experience in a similar role at a chemical plant or similar industrial facility (power plant, refinery, paper/pulp, pharmaceutical, etc.)

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences:

• Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• PE License or EIT Certification
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
• Experience in 3D modeling utilizing software such as AutoCAD and/or CADWorx Structure software to create 3D models and drawings
• Experience with design software, such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, STAAD, RISA, GT STRUDL, etc.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

About Us:

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.