Structural Engineer II

Salas O'Brien; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Hammond, IN is looking for a Structural Engineer II to perform structural design of framing and foundations for various industrial buildings. The engineer will support project leads, ensure high-quality project documentation, and collaborate with various engineering teams.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least one year of related experience, along with proficiency in Autodesk tools. A commitment to effective communication and project management is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience in structural engineering or a related occupation.
• Passage of FE Exam is required.
• Experience with concrete and structural steel detailing relevant to various industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural design for industrial buildings and equipment.
• Support lead engineer in proposals and design calculations.
• Deliver project documents on-time and within budget.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Clash detection

Communication

Education

U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit Structure

AutoCAD

Navisworks Manage

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer II

Location: Hammond, IN

Job Summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Structural Engineer II to provide structural design of framing and foundations for industrial buildings and equipment.

Job Duties

• Provide structural design of framing and foundations for industrial buildings and equipment for chemical, food and beverage, consumer products, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Support project lead structural engineer in providing proposals, investigation reports, calculations, modeling, and drawing creation on several projects simultaneously in various stages of design and construction.
• Work to deliver technically correct and graphically complete project documents including drawings and sketches.
• Design three-dimensional structural models and prepare two‑dimensional plans, sections, details, sketches, and accompanying technical documents to form construction document packages at the direction of project lead structural engineer.
• Proactively request information needed to progress work and inform others of information they need to complete their work. Attend project and discipline/department meetings as required.
• Deliver discipline project scope of services on‑time and within budget. Collaborate with other in‑house engineering discipline leads.
• Ensure conformance of the discipline's work with customer and company standards and practices.
• Manage issuance of documents for quality control through the department and office.
• Present model and project design information at team meetings and client walk‑through.
• Adhere to discipline best practices for consistent drawing presentation.
• Perform clash detection tests for issuance packages against other disciplines’ models.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or the foreign degree equivalent.
• 1 year’s experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Passage of FE Exam.
• Experience with the detailing of concrete and structural steel relevant to the Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience performing quantity take‑off on projects for development of probable construction cost.
• Experience reviewing vendor submittals including structural steel, concrete mixes, bar joist, and other relevant shop drawing submittals and vendor equipment to verify compliance with construction documents.
• Experience preparing structural construction documents, structural systems, graphical standards, and terminology.
• Experience with Autodesk’s Revit Structure, AutoCAD, and Navisworks Manage.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.