Structural Senior Design Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Structural Senior Design Engineer in Greenville, SC. This full-time position supports the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility project. Responsibilities include technical analysis, specification development, and engineering calculations. Required qualifications are a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, at least ten years of experience, and a Professional Engineer license. Advanced software skills in STAAD, STAADPro, and Mathcad are essential, particularly for nuclear facility designs. GEM offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of work-related experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government-issued clearance.
• Professional Engineer license required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend technical solutions for advanced problems.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations.
• Provide technical support for procurement and construction.
• Ensure work compliance with project quality and scope.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of structural design software

Advanced knowledge of Mathcad

Advanced knowledge of hand and computer calculations

Experience in nuclear facilities under ASME NQA-1

Proficiency with project development and reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAADPro

RISA3D

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Structural Senior Design Engineer to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.
• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity.
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients.
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
• Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience.
• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Advanced knowledge of: Performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D.
• Advanced knowledge of Mathcad analyzing complex structures.
• Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations dynamic analysis and design.
• Computer modeling and analysis.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.
• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects.
• Proficiency with project set‑up, development of control‑level schedules, progress reporting and project close‑out.
• Practical field experience.
• Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad.
• EPC project experience for the following industries:
  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.