Civil/Structural Engineering

SIA) is looking for a motivated Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Critical Infrastructure Solutions team in our Sacramento, CA office. Ot her office locations ( Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, or San Jose, CA) may be considered.

The Engineer will provide structural engineering consulting services involving advanced design and analysis under the supervision of a senior-level engineer. The Engineer will provide support to project managers and other engineers by performing 3-D modeling and engineering design and analysis of various steel and concrete structures, systems, equipment, and component anchorage. The company operates in a variety of industries including design and maintenance of civil infrastructure, nuclear power, healthcare, dams and waterways, defense, pressure vessels and piping, and mechanical and electrical components.

Perform structural engineering analysis and design of steel and concrete structures, using hand calculations or finite element analysis software

document calculations

Prepare CAD drawings and sketches

Execute structural engineering tasks of moderate complexity

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute projects of small to moderate scope under the direction of engineers of higher classification

Follow SIA’s policies on safety and quality control

MS in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Experience using structural engineering codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience using hand calculations and/or structural analysis computer software to calculate demands and capacities of structural systems
• College coursework in solid mechanics, steel, concrete, seismic design, advanced structural analysis, vibrations or structural dynamics, and proficiency in finite element analysis software platforms
• Strong planning and organizational skills to complete assignments within budget and schedule

PhD in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical engineering

Experience in structural engineering or finite element analysis programs (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, GTSTRUDL, SASSI, Matlab, and Mathcad)

Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and VBA

Experience with foundation soil-structure interaction analyses in the time and/or frequency domains

Experience in drafting modeling software (e.g. AutoCAD/Revit, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software)

Advanced education in engineering mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, blast, shock, and impact analysis

Certain positions at SIA may require access to information and technology which is subject to Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR 730-774, including those of the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 10 CFR 810 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 110. Hiring decisions for such positions must comply with these regulations and may result in SIA limiting its consideration of foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the DOE’s Generally Authorized Destinations List: .

SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?

SIA offers a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SIA also offers various paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care

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