Structural Engineer - Heavy Industrial / Material Handling

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so their employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Structural Engineer - Heavy Industrial / Material Handling

Travel is limited perhaps a trip every few months for a few days.

Civil to structural is ok but must be focused on industrial steel structures.

Need at least 10 years in industrial structures.

• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including manpower forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of complex to difficult engineering complexity
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements:
• Accredited four (4) year degree in Structural Engineering or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• 10-15 years’ experience in engineering of heavy industrial and/or material handling equipment structures - belt conveyors, feeders, machines, transfer tower structures, structures subject to dynamic / fatigue / seismic loading, etc., with at least 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing / construction environment (for an OEM or EPC construction company)

Other Job Requirements:
Industry experience in mining, mineral processing, bulk materials handling, ports/terminals, chemicals
Frequent travel (up to 1 week/month)
Must excel in a team-oriented, deadline-driven manufacturing environment
Experience with review/approval of steel fabrication shop drawings
Experience with steel fabrication processes
Proficient with structural analysis software, such as ANSYS, Bentley, STAAD, RISA, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Professional registration and membership in technical society
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.