What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at GDK Services LLC?
The Structural Engineer performs one or more of the following functions:
• Perform project engineering working in a multi-discipline engineering team to plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical plant facilities including supporting utilities and infrastructure.
• Select construction materials and methods, create engineering estimates, write specifications and scopes of work, create and supervise the preparation of structural and architectural drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules.
• Perform structural design and analysis for structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings and structures, pipe supports, and foundation systems.
• Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings, tank farms, roads, railroads, pipe bridges, and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety of the structure. Make recommendations concerning any needed modifications.
• Determine root cause of structural or system failures and recommend corrective action.
• Oversee mapping and surveying functions which involve layout of new facilities and maintenance of records of site plans, plant layouts, and above-ground and underground utilities.
• Provide technical oversight during construction including shop drawing review and approval, ensure construction is in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices.
• Consider safety in all aspects of design and construction.
