Structural Engineer (Mid-level)

GARVER LLC; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States seeks a Structural Engineer to support water and wastewater projects. You will collaborate with a diverse team while developing structural designs for treatment plants. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and 5-10 years of experience. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of technical experience in structural design engineering.
• PE or ability to obtain a PE registration within 2 years.
• Basic understanding of structural engineering design in concrete, masonry, and structural steel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project budgets and project plans.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients.
• Assist in the preparation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.

Skills

Strong technical problem solving

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Team-oriented work

Good oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in civil or structural engineering

Master’s Degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Outlook

AutoCAD

Revit

Microstation

Job description

As a member of Garver’s growing Water Design Center, the StructuralEngineerwill be responsible for assisting in the development ofStructural Designsin support of various Water Business Line projects. Generally, this responsibility will include structural support as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects, but the majority of the expected assignments will be related to developing structural designs for new water and wastewater treatment plants or improvements to existing water and wastewater treatment facilities.

The Structural Engineer must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals including concrete, steel, and masonry design. Knowledge of the provisions of the International Building Code and its referenced material Codes is preferred. Candidates must have strong technical problem solving and critical thinking skills, be self motivated, enjoy team-oriented work, and have good oral and written communications. Candidates must have a basic understanding of the multi-discipline practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of infrastructure capital improvements. Candidates must have strong communications skills as required to assist project teams and maintain internal client relationships. Candidates must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Experience with AutoCad, Revit, or Microstation is preferred. Candidates must also have a basic knowledge of finite element modeling using plates and frame elements.

Qualified candidates must have the following capabilities and the ability to perform the following routine functions:

• Be technically competent in aspects of structural engineering.
• Work with a team of multi-disciplined (civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C) project engineers, design engineers, and BIM Technicians in the development of construction plans and specifications for water and wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Assist in the development of project budgets including the development of detailed project instructions, scope of work, level of effort, and associated man-hour estimates.
• Be responsible for time management and work product quality.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects.
• Conduct written and oral project reporting for clients and team leader. Reporting will include project design status, upcoming milestones, project accounting, percent completes, progress reports, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Assist with internal and external project workshops.
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.

The Structural Engineer must have a strong knowledge base of engineering principals including concrete, steel, and masonry design. Knowledge of the provisions of the International Building Code and its referenced material Codes is preferred. Candidates must have strong technical problem solving and critical thinking skills, be self motivated, enjoy team-oriented work, and have good oral and written communications. Candidates must have a basic understanding of the multi-discipline practices (i.e. process, surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control) required for the implementation of infrastructure capital improvements.

Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction.

Water Design Center (WDC)

Staffed with multi-disciplined engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians, the WDC provides high-performance teams for technical expertise in all project areas to successfully deliver sound solutions and customized quality designs. The WDC was created to bring together every unique discipline necessary to design custom solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure, including civil, environmental, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, construction, applications, and operations. Having a focused team with in-person collaboration using the latest 3D and 4D BIM software leads to more efficient delivery, shorter design schedules, and lower change order percentages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 5-10 years of technical experience in structural design engineering
• Basic understanding of structural engineering design in concrete, masonry, and structural steel
• PE or ability to obtain a PE registration with 2 years

Preferred Skills

• Master’s Degree in civil or structural engineering
• Registration as a PE or be willing to take the NCEES Professional Engineer exam within 2 years
• Working knowledge of Revit CAD programs
• Structural complexities associated with water and wastewater treatment equipment
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of process, structural, building mechanical, electrical, and Instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Active participation in local professional organizations.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

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