Structural Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA)

HIKINEX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to work on heavy industrial projects across various sectors including Oil & Gas and Utilities. This hybrid role involves both remote work and occasional site visits in the Pittsburgh or Philadelphia areas, focusing on detailed design, engineering support, and client relations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience required.
• Experience in structural design of steel, concrete, and foundations.
• Preferred knowledge of relevant industries: Metals, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field engineering, site visits and structural inspections.
• Assist with engineering studies and provide installation support.
• Review calculations and documents from other engineers.

Skills

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Masonry design

Field inspections

Communication skills

Analytical modeling

Project management

Education

BS Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD/RISA 3D

General office products

Design and business enterprise software

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to assist with single and multi-discipline projects. The position requires experience in heavy industrial engineering projects, preferably in the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries. The position requires the Structural Engineer to perform in varying roles related to detailed engineering design, project execution, technical support, and customer relationship development. This is a hybrid position that will require working remotely, as well as occasional travel to local client sites. We are seeking candidates local to Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Field engineering, Site visits and structural inspections as they relate to work scope.

• Assist with engineering studies, calculations, detailed design documents and specifications, project cost estimates, and providing installation support services.

• Perform analytical modeling of structures and components of structures utilizing STAAD/RISA 3D software.

• Review calculations, drawings, and reports produced by other structural engineers in the office.

• Structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundation design.

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects, as well as centralized design basis and historical references.

• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in the corporate Quality Management System.

• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of a supervising engineer.

• Manage project progress relative to project plan, schedule, and budget.

• Contribute to company improvements in workflow, methods of work execution, and continued standard improvements.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important. Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software (STAAD/RISA 3D) including general office products, design and business enterprise software. This position will include some field engineering work and short duration travel will be expected from time to time.

• Work in elevated or tight, confined space type areas. Use of negative pressure, air filtering/purifying respiratory protection may be required.

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Minimum Requirements

• BS Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university

• 5 + prior years of professional experience

• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and/or foundation design

• Working knowledge of STAAD/RISA 3D analytical software or equivalent

• Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries is preferred

• Ability to perform field inspections at higher elevations

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one

• Inspection experience