Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to lead complex projects at the Kentucky Lock Dam. This role involves providing expert guidance in structural engineering, ensuring compliance with national standards, and overseeing construction management activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal construction projects, particularly in heavy civil construction, and will be responsible for quality assurance inspections and safety oversight. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to significant infrastructure developments and ensure public safety.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in structural engineering for large federal projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional structural engineering and construction management support.
• Perform quality assurance inspections and manage contractor progress.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Construction Management

Foundation Analysis

Quality Assurance Inspections

Safety Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position:Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:46880

# 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
• Review 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify