Structural Engineer (Senior)

ORION Engineers Constructors, a multi-discipline engineering, procurement and construction management firm with office locations in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, is currently seeking a STRUCTURAL ENGINEER to become a valuable part of our successful Civil Structural Team.

Essential Functions:

• Performs complex engineering design tasks with standard techniques, including solving engineering problems.
• Work assignments are typically independent with a small level of supervision.
• Will review the work of designers or less experienced engineers.
• Able to lead a project team and be responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, calculations, and reports.
• Perform typical and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques, including solving standard engineering problems.
• Work assignment(s) may be independent but will report to a manager.
• Performing project assignments that include the analyses and design of various foundation systems, design of new steel, concrete, and masonry structures, retrofit designs, and preliminary designs for estimating.
• Responsible for producing detailed calculations, checking calculations, technical reports, and design sketches to assist drafters.
• Consulting with design leaders, recognizing and proposing alternate design solutions, gathering information from the field, and providing technical guidance to junior Team members.
• Working well with other Team members, leading teams to deliver on commitments, and having excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop construction specifications and scope of work documents.
• Ability to review fabrication drawings and submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with engineering colleagues, project managers, and clients on a daily basis through email, telephone, and face-to-face meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of current applicable codes and standards including the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, etc. and be able to apply them as well as good engineering practices.
• A working knowledge of computer software including RISA products or other structural analysis software, AutoCAD or other drafting software and Navisworks.
• Experience as a project design lead and capable of managing a project team, budget, scope, and schedule.
• Ability to travel as dictated by project requirement
• Strong organizational management abilities, skills and attention to detail.
• Teamwork, flexibility, integrity, and a high degree of professionalism are required.
• Proficiency in MS Microsoft (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Must have valid driver’s license and suitable driving record that is able to meet company driver requirements and to obtain a TWIC card if required.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to high quality
• Must be able to pass an approved background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Must participate in random drug tests.

Education and Experience:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with a focus on structural coursework
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in Civil/Structural Engineering
• PE Certification required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Occasionally, will conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboard.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a ladder or up and down stairs.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites or office locations.
• Must be able to attend job walks wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in an operating facility in a hot climate.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on diverse civil structural engineering projects.

Send Resume to: careers@orion-eng.com

Orion is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.