Director, Structural Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: This is an onsite position in Chattanooga, TN

ABOUT THE POSITION

The primary responsibility of this position is to design and oversee the structural design and foundation drafting of all plant components and to ensure that all applicable building codes have been met. With this responsibility, this position is also responsible for designing and implementing a structural engineering strategy, supporting the overall Engineering strategy. Other responsibilities include providing support to all product groups, scheduling work between structural engineers and drafters and designing portable equipment to meet local state requirements.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

· Design steel structures and concrete foundations in accordance with applicable AISC, ACI, building codes, etc.

· Assist Product Engineering Teams with structural design oversight of structural components for both portable and stationary/relocatable equipment as well as providing oversight of design for meeting transport requirements for portable equipment.

· Provide structural calculation submittal packages for review by building commission officials and/or third parties on steel and concrete structures.

· Provide layout drawings and sketches of structures to the Engineering Department drafters for completion of detail drawings.

· Check detail drawings provided by foundation modelers and oversee revisions to drawings as required.

· Recommend and implement design changes to equipment to reduce manufacturing costs.

· Recommend and implement design changes as necessary to improve product performance.

· Inspect equipment prior to shipping to verify that critical welds and structural details have been properly constructed.

· Work with fabrication shop personnel and foremen as required to train and educate them on proper construction techniques.

· Design and oversee construction of fabrication shop fixtures and material handling devices.

· Work with end users of equipment to resolve complaints and recommend and oversee field repairs as necessary.

· Provide recommendations and support to Sales Team and end users of equipment on modifying existing structures to make possible the upgrading of existing equipment.

· Supervise other structural and product design engineers as they perform duties listed above.

· Supervise foundation drafting personnel and schedule work.

· Conduct interviews of candidates for employment as structural or product engineer and foundation modelers.

· Consult with equipment and hardware suppliers to select and evaluate performance.

· Attend seminars to stay current with technological advances and maintain Professional Engineer status.

· Oversee database management for structural engineering records and equipment weights, responsible for updating equipment weight records and distributing to other departments.

· Work with the Human Resources Department to assist and coordinate the Co-op program for training future engineers.

· Work with the transportation departments of various states to ensure portable equipment meets various portability requirements associated with the equipment route and destination.

· Utilize software and write programs to aid engineering design.

· Follow company policies and procedures at all times.

· Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from a four-year university required.

· Post graduate work preferred.

· P.E. Certification required.

· Minimum of 10 years in an equivalent or progressive role.

· Knowledge of equipment normally supplied on all types of highly engineered structural plants and components.

· Ability to effectively work as a member of a team is required.

· Problem solving ability and time management skills are required.

· Computer knowledge relating to position is required.

· Ability to communicate in oral and written form is required.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and apply them to requirements and duties of the position is required.

· Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

· Strategic thinking.

· Manage through influence.

· Effective communication of technical topics to all audiences.

· Effective team building and team player.

· Collaborate at all levels internally and externally.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

· Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

· Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

· Respect for all individuals

· Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

· Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 15% or less of travel

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Both)

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.