Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Structural Engineer will perform independent structural design and work interdependently within a multi-disciplinary design team.   

JOB DUTIES:

• Design structures – ground-up, industrial buildings/facilities, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop strong knowledge and utilize the engineering software used by Vestal (see list below) for the development of design packages.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the latest codes and standards.
• Assign/determine all appropriate loads to structures based on project and code requirements.
• Drive projects toward efficient and cost-effective designs.
• Perform structural analysis on steel and concrete structural systems.
• Design and/or analyze structural systems for local seismic requirements where applicable. Research seismic requirements for specific locations. 
• Learn and implement Lean design principles.
• Maintain files of calculations and structural documentation on projects where assigned as structural engineer.
• Interface directly with project Lead CAD/Designers, engineers, and Project Managers to develop and coordinate structural system general arrangements and system details.
• Lead in design and construction using all structural materials and systems.

• Review of contractors’ submittals and response to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
• Site visits for pre-design field investigations and/or construction observations as required.
• Develop probable construction cost.

• Follow construction safety guidelines.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
  
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. 
  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required.  
• At least 3 years of experience in Building Engineering or Construction is required.

• Familiarity with REVIT (a plus).
• Familiarity with Lean Design Practices is preferred.
• Ability to lead and deliver the project from inception to construction documents with minimal supervision.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE USED BY THE COMPANY:

• RAMSTEEL/FRAME;
• SAP2000;
• ETABS;
• SAFE;
• TEDDS;
• RISA-Connect
• RAM-Connection

The position requires daily application of a broad range of AEC-type structural engineering skills, many of which the candidate will bring and some of which the candidate is enthusiastically interested in learning on the job: 

• Structural Steel, Concrete and Masonry.
  
• Significant functional knowledge and use of Codes and design standards is required.
  
• Knowledge of construction process.
  
• Seismic experience for structural and non-structural elements.