Structural Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Structural Engineer for the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. The role involves developing detailed design packages, providing field support, and leading engineering teams on multi-discipline projects.

The candidate should have a Civil/Structural ABET-degree, 10 years of experience, and a preference for a PE license. CAD and STAAD.Pro experience are desirable; readiness to work in a production environment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program (emphasis on Structural)
• 10+ years of experience
• Active PE license preferred
• Experience with structural drawings and calculations
• Familiarity with consensus design codes
• CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience preferred
• STAAD.Pro experience preferred
• Ability to manage engineering design activities and project scope

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality detailed design packages and provide field technical support
• Lead or be part of an integrated project team and coordinate with system engineers
• Perform plant walkdowns to generate design documents and provide field support
• Provide technical solutions using established engineering practices, codes, and standards
• Perform building evaluations, seismic analysis, and oversee outside firms

Skills

Structural engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Applied engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Structural Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at theY-12 National Security Complex.

Description

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the following:

• Developing high quality detailed design packages, provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities. Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and design engineering deliverables.
• Effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers.
• Routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
• Provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards.
• Responsibilities will include but not be limited to building evaluations and modifications, seismic analysis and rehab, oversight of outside engineering firms, steel and concrete design, and machine installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a ABET accredited program (with emphasis on Structural Engineering)
• 10 years of experience
• An active professional engineering (PE) license is preferred
• Technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of Structural Engineering
• Proficient with developing structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (steel, concrete, cold-formed steel), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings).
• Familiarity with consensus design codes
• CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience is preferred
• Structural modeling experience with STAAD.Pro is also preferred
• Must have the ability to plan, self-perform, and/or direct all engineering design team activities on a project which include but are not limited to: development of detailed project scope, design time-lines, functions and requirements, design basis and criteria, design scheduled and tracking, project engineering budget, calculations, drawing generation, research, design review, inter-discipline design coordination, design approval, design change control, specifications, approval of contractor technical and material submittals and field verification of construction compliance to design.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees
• Must be willing to work in a production environment

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

Working with Edgewater Technical Associates

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.