Structural Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex . This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. Responsibilities Develop high quality detailed design packages including but not limited to: structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (concrete, steel, masonry, cold-formed steel, timber), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings). Provide engineering procurement and field technical support to implement structural designs. Perform building evaluations and modifications, seismic analyses and rehab, oversight of outside engineering firms, and machine installations. Plan, self-perform and/or direct engineering design team activities on a project which include, but are not limited to: development of detailed project scope, design time-lines, functions and requirements, design basis and criteria, design schedule and tracking, project engineering budget, calculations, research, design review, inter-discipline design coordination, design approval, design change control, specifications, approval of contractor technical and material submittals, and field verification of construction compliance to design. Provide expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities. Prepares conceptual engineering deliverables such as: cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and design engineering deliverables. Effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task. Routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel. Provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes and standards. Routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers. Requirements Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-Accredited School and 10+ years of relevant 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. Must have technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field of Structural Engineering. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with various clients, production and support organizations, management, and hourly wage employees. Must be willing to work in a production environment. Must be proficient with developing structural drawings for various materials of construction, structural calculations, and equipment anchorage. Must be familiar with consensus design codes. Desired Skills Structural modeling experience with STAAD Pro, highly preferred. CAD drafting experience, highly preferred. 3D modeling experience, preferred. About the Site The NNSA's Y-12 National Security Complex, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the nation’s only source of enriched uranium nuclear weapon components and provides enriched uranium for the U.S. Navy as well as excels in materials science, precision manufacturing, and stores enriched uranium. Y-12 supports efforts to reduce nuclear proliferation risk and performs work for other government agencies energy.gov. ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. 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. 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