Structural Engineer
Gables Search Group
Englewood, CO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Structural Engineer IV
SUMMARY:
Performs structural engineering analysis and design in order to meet project and client requirements in the mining industry by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Demonstrates technical expertise in disciplinary field
2. Meets task or project time and budget goals
3. Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portion of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizesdiscrepanciesinresults,andfollowsoperationsthroughaseriesofrelateddetailedstepsorprocesses.
a. Responsibleforthestructuraldesign,designcriteriaandcodecomplianceforentirestructural systems or projects
b. Uses experience to assist in initial structural layouts and beam sizing
c. Uses experience to help with material take‐off estimates for proposals
d. Communicates necessary structural information such as member sizes, connection, and welds, toothersforthepreparationofprojectdrawingsandspecifications
e. Understandmaterialspecificationsforthestructureandhasadevelopedunderstandingofrelevantsteelcodesandbuildingcodes
f. Developsandcommunicatesstructuraldetailsofconnections,andproposesalternateframingsolutionstostructuralsystemsasrequired
g. Perform structural analysis and design of structures such as steel supports for conveyors, crushers, screens, tanks, pipes and other equipment, and their foundations where appropriate
h. Prepare design criteria, including all relevant loads on the structure
i. Prepare structural 2D and 3D drawings in CAD software
j. Prepare material take‐offs and bill of material lists
k. Review vendor documents for structural components
COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily.The requirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orabilityrequired.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (Structural) in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Sixormoreyearsrelatedexperience.
License P.E. in good standing (desired, but not required)
Preferred Education/Experience:
Master’s Degree form an accredited college or university desired, not required. Knowledgeofminingand/orbulkmaterialhandlingindustries.
Computer Skills/Experience:
Drawing Software: 2D & 3D using AutoCad, Advance Steel, SolidWorks (desired but not required). DesignSoftware:RISA‐3Dorsimilar.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews designs of other structural engineers for code and design specification compliance. Uses experience to suggestinitialstructurallayoutstootherdisciplines.Mentorsstructuralengineeringinternsandotherbeginning structural engineers.
JOB ELEMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisfrequentlyrequiredtositforlongperiods,talkandhear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus with an emphasis on ability to view a computer screen for long periods, with periodic breaks. Travel may be required for various projects both nationally and internationally.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Workisperformedprimarilyinanofficesettingwithin‐personandtelephonecontactsandmayinvolvefrequentinterruptions.Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisgenerally moderate. Work may require attendance at evening or weekend meetings and/or events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to performtheessential functions.
Theabovestatementsareintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelofworkbeingperformedbypeople assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilitiesfromtimetotime,asneeded.
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.