What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Design Engineer position at Spectra Tech, Inc.?
Structural Design Engineer
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering
work as described below. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering
assignment of intermediate complexity.
* Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze
and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of
intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
* Develop and review specifications and design criteria
* Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and
systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement
and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor
submittals
* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including
response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
* Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
* U.S. Citizenship required
* Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum five (5) years of
work-related experience
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards * Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors * Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job * Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards * Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines * Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner * Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs * Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment Discipline Specific Job Requirements * Intermediate knowledge of performing hand and computer calculations for foundations, concrete, and steel structures * Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following structural design software: STAAD, STAADPro and RISA3D * Intermediate knowledge of Mathcad * Intermediate knowledge of: - Analyzing complex structures - Wind and seismic loading in structural calculations - Dynamic analysis and design - Computer modeling and analysis - Blast design Preferred Qualifications * Professional Engineer license * Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1 * Practical field experience * EPC project experience for the following industries: - U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency - Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program - Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology * Proficiency in the use of STAADPro and Mathcad
Spectra Tech’s policy is to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with a disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
