Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to oversee complex federal construction projects. This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with national standards, and managing contractor performance at a major infrastructure site. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural engineering, particularly with large-scale projects like dams and locks. Join a team where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and success of vital engineering works, and enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a structural engineer on large federal projects.
• Expertise in managing construction projects and contractor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering support and manage contractor projects.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and safety oversight.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Foundation Analysis

Quality Assurance Inspections

Safety Oversight

Contractor Claims Review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 42235

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Work Location: Grand Rivers, KY (Kentucky Lock Dam)

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides professional structural engineering and construction management support by performing tasks such as: serves as a general engineer providing professional and technical leadership; guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects.
• Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding national standards and practices for structural engineering designs, foundation analysis, dams and lock structures, as well as bridges and roads.
• Reviews as-built drawings and replies to RFI requests.
• Performs quality assurance inspections, structural fabrication inspections, documentation review and preparation, and general construction management and oversight from a structural engineering perspective.
• Reviews construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging.
• Experience with reviewing contractor claims.
• Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions as required to ensure worker and public safety.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor structural engineering requirements and deliverables; documents and provides reports regarding contractor progress.
• Recommends authorization of progress payments based on observed contract progress.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience as a structural engineer on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• Army Corp of Engineering (USACE), Tennessee Valley Authority, or other federal project experience, preferred.
• Experience with lock, dam and/or levee construction, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis on structural concrete, rebar, and formwork.
• Experience with design and monitoring shop fabrication of welded steel structures.
• Experience with review of construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
• Ability to carry required instruments and equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.