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ASSISTANT STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Salas O'Brien
MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Assistant Department Structural Manager / Engineer III / Engineer IV

At Industrial Ally, A Salas O'Brien Company, we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day : inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us :

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Overview :

  • A knowledgeable Structural Engineer with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience having an in depth understanding of structural design and deliverables development in the heavy industrial construction market sector
  • Following procedures and assisting the Chief Structural Engineer in the operation of the structural department including proposal development, sales and marketing, staff development, project budgets, staff scheduling, and communication with clients.
  • Collaborating and adhering to company, department, and client standards and procedures to prepare design deliverables that meet project requirements and leading a team of engineers and designers in the same.
  • Directing and training designers and junior engineers toward completion of construction documents and having a working knowledge of Revit and applicable structural design software.
  • Remaining continually vigilant in finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Performing structural steel framing design, foundation design, concrete framing design, civil sitework design using data from mechanical and electrical disciplines, as well as client and vendor information sources.
  • Having extensive knowledge of applicable building codes and their applicability in our industry.

Specific Duties :

  • Act as Lead Structural on multi-discipline projects and independently manage projects with majority structural scope.
  • Periodically participate in weekly staffing forecast meeting with department chiefs and project managers. Understand the current structural department workload and schedules to provide direction and planning of the work priorities to be performed in the next three weeks.
  • Direct and manage project execution of other engineers and designers
  • Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines.
  • Run project meetings and discussions; prepare associated notes and minutes.
  • Assist in company sales, marketing and proposal / estimate development.
  • Define, interpret, manage, and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
  • Direct preparation of construction documents.
  • Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures.
  • Check structural calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality.
  • Manage and track assigned project budgets and schedules.
  • Perform Engineer of Record duties on projects including oversight, direction, and document reviews.
  • Develop complex structural analysis models using STAAD, RISA, or other analysis programs.
  • Perform finite elements analysis including development of FE models.
  • Understand and utilize extensive knowledge of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS.
  • Analyze and design structural systems with broad range of proficiency in various materials :
  • Structural Steel

  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Perform complex structural designs including :
  • Foundations of vibrating equipment

  • Vibrating equipment support structures
  • Large retaining walls at dump hoppers
  • Steel hoppers, bins, and silos
  • Modifications to concrete silos
  • Large process ductwork
  • Develop site civil designs including paving, grading, drainage
  • Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required for :
  • Structural condition assessments, Failure investigations
  • Structural reliability programs
  • Project data gathering, Terrestrial laser scanning
  • Develop calculation templates for use by other engineers.
  • Have strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and ability to develop drawings.
  • Possess working knowledge of basic equipment practices.
  • Develop preliminary designs and construction quantity estimates.
  • Perform shop drawing reviews.
  • Evaluate contractor proposals for alignment with project Request for Proposal.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural or other discipline such as Civil).
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in structural engineering with heavy industrial expertise.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) strongly preferred but not required.
  • Extensive structural engineering experience with a broad range of project types.
  • Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner. The ability to multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and organized email communications.
  • Benefits :

  • Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
  • Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
  • Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Location : St. Louis, MO (onsite)

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    Generally, the position requires proficient computer skills with extended periods of six to eight hours sitting and entering data into a computer with intense attention to detail.

    Some travel may be required. Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat, excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust. Site visits can also include walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work, or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment.

    Occasional lifting on the job is generally limited to moving computers, scanners, hand tools, meters, and manuals or files whose length and size cause them to be clumsy to move around, and whose weight is usually under 50 lb.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

    Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

    Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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