Responsibilities
Advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to design structures independently
Rigging and lifting design
Design shallow and deep foundations
Design underground concrete vaults and tunnels
Design slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions
Design individual pipe supports and pipe rack type structures
Design steel structures such as access platforms including ladder and stair details, trusses, two-legged bents and four-legged support towers
Develop a variety of structural connections including unique connections caused by field interferences
Capable of interpreting and designing from a variety of different domestic and foreign structural building design codes
Strong understanding of multiple types of structural analysis software packages
Have an understanding of civil design systems
Confidence and creative initiative to solve difficult problems and develop discipline specific arrangements
Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget
Perform as a Design Lead for small discipline projects which may include managing up to several engineers and designers per project
Interfacing with clients in business development roles during scope and proposal development phases of a new project or as required
Capable of developing structural design manhour estimates and work completion schedules
Review vendor concrete reinforcement and structural steel shop fabrication drawings
Develop and review project specifications
Develop structural construction scope of work documents
Mentor less senior engineers
Possess professional registration
Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
May be required to participate in short or long term field assignments
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering or Architecture
10+ years of experience working as a Civil or Structural Engineer, or Architect in the Process Industrial or Power industries
Professional PE registration strongly desired
Rigging and lifting design experience a plus
Advanced knowledge of Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural design
Strong Microsoft Office software skills
Knowledgeable of AutoCAD software
Knowledgeable with Risa-3D and STAAD.Pro analysis software
Possess report writing skills to create structural evaluation reports of existing facilities
Intermediate understanding of other discipline workflows and how all departments work together to complete projects
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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