Structural Engineer (Senior Level)

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead in-house design efforts for structures and systems, review external designs, and help maintain design standards. The role emphasizes coordination with other disciplines and clients to ensure compliant, safe engineering solutions.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering degree with several years of related experience, proficiency in structural software, and familiarity with relevant codes.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in structural design and analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house design scope for new and existing structures.
• Support design reviews and maintain design standards.
• Conduct structural analysis and calculations (STAAD.Pro, RISA).
• Prepare technical reports and evaluations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design principles

Interpersonal communication

Project coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RISA

MathCad

SmartPlant Foundation

Job description

The Design Engineering Organization at H2C is seeking a Structural Engineer. In this position, you will perform in-house design scope, support design reviews of media from external architectural and engineering firms and assist in maintaining design standards and procedures.

The Structural Engineer will perform the following:

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts;
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and final design engineering documents for new and existing structures, systems and components;
• Perform structural analysis and calculations;
• Prepare technical reports and evaluations;
• Review designs, plans and shop drawings;
• Provide construction services, field inspections and investigations;
• Perform structural analysis using STAAD.Pro, RISA, MathCad and other software as needed;
• Apply working knowledge of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and other structural codes, manuals and standards to engineering design;
• Coordinate work with other engineering and technical disciplines, and be adept in working with various clients and their representatives;
• May function as a group design technical lead and assist line management and project delivery managers with development of technical work plans and design execution;
• May be a participant on special assignment as assigned by supervisor; and
• Perform tasks as assigned, obtaining guidance and help, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Grade 18:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 6 years of directly related experience.

Grade 19:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 8 years of directly related experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Grade 20:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline and 10 years of directly related experience.
• Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is significantly larger, and the expected level of performance is greatly increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear application of Engineering tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones.
• 3+ years of combined experience in design, analysis, inspections of buildings and related structures.
• Experienced in use of IBC, ASCE, AISC, ASTM, ACI and related structural codes and standards.
• Proficient in use of MathCad, RISA, STAAD.Pro and SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) software.
• EIT, PE and/or SE License.

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $109,013

Hiring Range Maximum: $166,263

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.