Civil / Structural Engineer

Interfaces with staff, within the team and supporting sub-contractors to ensure work is being completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in equipment design and specification. Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations.

Job Summary
Designs and (depending on seniority) supervises construction projects. May use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Able to take building designs from concept to final design and construction. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions independently on complex engineered systems, commensurate with experience and seniority. Applies knowledge of  Civil, Structural and Architectural (CS&A) principles to design, plan, permit and construct civil works.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods or  Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include; foundation analyses, structural frame analyses and one-off FEA model analyses.
• Generates, and is fully conversant with layout plans, foundation details, steelwork details and architectural feature design.
• Assists in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications, including supervision of designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes and design requirements
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the CS&A Engineering discipline.
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media.
• Interfaces with staff, within the team and supporting sub-contractors to ensure work is being completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in equipment design and specification.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Works on a timeline, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Understands, complies and is responsible for working to environmental health and safety policies and procedures, and attends meetings as required.
• Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations.
• Performs independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of plant changes and design modifications.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates for engineering services to internal and external clients and coordinates work assignments to meet project-established schedules and budgets.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Significant creativity and latitude is required.
• May act as Lead Discipline Engineer or Engineering Manager on dedicated Project(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education Bachelor's degree requiredin civil engineering or related technical degree or equivalent	Certifications Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred
Required Experience Minimum of 10 years experience	Preferred Experience None

Required and Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills – able to present design media to clients and customers
• Advanced knowledge of FEA and other civil design software and Microsoft office
• Strong knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and regulations
• Strong knowledge of management of complex engineering projects

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to carry up to 15 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Ability to see close and distance and basic colors/shades
• Ability to work inside an office
• Ability to work alone, interact with the public, and perform under deadline pressure

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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