Civil / Structural Engineer II
Location
Akron, OH | United States
Job description
Title: Civil/Structural Engineer
Location: Akron, OH
Our client is a well-established niche engineering consulting firm, headquartered in Akron, Ohio has an opportunity for a Civil / Structural Engineer II.
Familiarity with one or more industrial series areas is preferred: chemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, utility, energy, and/or manufacturing. Why work for them?- Casual dress code and culture.
- Competitive wages and benefits package.
- 401(k) with discretionary match.
- Sporting event tickets and company-sponsored events.
- Parking subsidy.
- Tuition assistance and technical certification reimbursement.
- Professional society membership and PE registration reimbursement.
- Mentoring and career pathing.
- Provide equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants.
Job Summary: Applies basic and advanced engineering principles through the collection and analysis of data obtained from the field or from the project information and initiates a wide degree of creativity and latitude to develop innovative solutions and designs for the benefit of our clients.
Some travel is required.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Prepares and reviews designs to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation.
- Advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete.
- Design of complicated load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, platforms, or pipe racks. Perform advanced analysis of building materials for use in construction.
- Develop blueprint or specification packages, including scopes of work, for bid and/or construction submittals.
- Investigate structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations and research and provide reports summarizing findings.
- Ability to use design assumptions based on structural theory and past experiences to simplify design efforts and assist in developing innovative solutions to project and technical challenges.
- Coordinate and review structural steel shop drawings, concrete submittals, and other equipment or material submittals to verify compatibility with project design parameters.
- Review and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) on assigned projects.
- Optional experience: basic surveying to determine project elevations using level and/or total station equipment; limited stormwater/sewer design for small-scale in-plant systems or extension of existing systems.
- Capable of recognizing and correcting design discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain data from field observations.
- Interface with the client and other engineering disciplines as required to develop Civil/Structural designs and documents effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, STAAD, AutoCAD, and other engineering software. Familiarity with Revit, Civil 3D, and other drafting software is helpful but not required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain one.
- Five (5) to Fifteen (15) years of direct experience as a civil/structural engineer.
- Detailed knowledge of building codes related to civil/structural design.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- May act as a lead engineer, leading and directing the work of other engineers and designers on designated projects and being a technical resource for the project team.
Required Skills/Abilities: - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Authorize a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
- Submit to a drug test post-offer.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- This position may require some domestic overnight travel.
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