Structural Engineer - Tyndall AFB

Accura Engineering & Consulting Services, Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in New Orleans is seeking a Structural Engineer with a strong background in federal construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Professional Engineer license in Florida, and knowledge of coastal project management. This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in structural engineering on federal projects.
• Experience in managing construction projects from start to finish.
• Must be a US Citizen and capable of passing federal background checks.
• Experience with RMS and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of federal facilities including admin buildings, airfield facilities and multi-use facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor executed construction projects.
• Provide quality assurance and safety oversight.
• Participate in design reviews for structural engineering designs.
• Provides QA oversight and corrective actions to ensure quality.
• Provides safety oversight and directs corrective actions for safety.
• Interprets and enforces contractual provisions; documents contractor progress.
• Recommends authorization of progress payments based on contractor progress.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Experience in high wind load conditions

Experience with RMS and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of federal facility requirements

Education

Current Professional Engineer license in Florida

Tools

RMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Structural Engineer - Tyndall AFB

Location: New Orleans, LA

Job Id: 63147

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Structural Engineer - Tyndall AFB

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

REQUIREMENT: Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

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 for horizontal and vertical construction, including but not limited to facility material selection and approval for buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and structures
• Participates in design reviews and provides comments on contractor submitted structural engineering designs and plans
• Provides quality assurance oversight, documentation of such oversight, and recommends corrective actions as required to ensure high quality performance on contractor
• 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

• Current Professional Engineer license within the State of Florida
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as structural engineer on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects, preferably Department of Defense
• Demonstrated experience working with coastal projects and high wind loads,
• Experience with Resident Management System (RMS), and Microsoft Office experience
• Experience with federal facilities including administrative buildings, airfield facilities and multi-use facilities.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acc uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify