Structural Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Structural Engineer IV

SUMMARY:

Performs structural engineering analysis and design in order to meet project and client requirements in the mining industry by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Demonstrates technical expertise in disciplinary field

2. Meets task or project time and budget goals

3. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portion of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.

a. Responsible for the structural design, design criteria and code compliance for entire structural systems or projects

b. Uses experience to assist in initial structural layouts and beam sizing

c. Uses experience to help with material take‐off estimates for proposals

d. Communicates necessary structural information such as member sizes, connection, and welds, to others for the preparation of project drawings and specifications

e. Understand material specifications for the structure and has a developed understanding of relevant steel codes and building codes

f. Develops and communicates structural details of connections, and proposes alternate framing solutions to structural systems as required

g. Perform structural analysis and design of structures such as steel supports for conveyors, crushers, screens, tanks, pipes and other equipment, and their foundations where appropriate

h. Prepare design criteria, including all relevant loads on the structure

i. Prepare structural 2D and 3D drawings in CAD software

j. Prepare material take‐offs and bill of material lists

k. Review vendor documents for structural components

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (Structural) in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Six or more years related experience.

License P.E. in good standing (desired, but not required) 

Preferred Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree form an accredited college or university desired, not required. Knowledge of mining and /or bulk material handling industries.

Computer Skills/Experience:

Drawing Software: 2D & 3D using AutoCad, Advance Steel, SolidWorks (desired but not required). Design Software: RISA‐3D or similar.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews designs of other structural engineers for code and design specification compliance. Uses experience to suggest initial structural layouts to other disciplines. Mentors structural engineering interns and other beginning structural engineers.

JOB ELEMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus with an emphasis on ability to view a computer screen for long periods, with periodic breaks. Travel may be required for various projects both nationally and internationally.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with in‐person and telephone contacts and may involve frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Work may require attendance at evening or weekend meetings and/or events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.