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Structural Engineer - Mid-Level (PE required)

WesTech Engineering
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service - safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

Structural Engineers perform a full range of assignments within the civil / structural engineering discipline, exercising independent judgment and discretion to address project-specific requirements. As a core member of the engineering team, they play a key role in project execution, contributing technical expertise and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, structural design for process plants, industry codes and standards, best practices, quality control, and safety regulations. The Structural Engineer is responsible for completing both standard and complex design work, which undergoes peer review to ensure compliance with company and client specifications.

Some of the work you will do :

  • Execute engineering deliverables using industry acceptable methodologies, procedures, and practices to ensure designs are congruent with international, national and local standards and codes.
  • Review project specifications and documentation inherent to existing site conditions (as-built drawings).
  • Prepare, interpret, and review technical specifications and drawings to ensure design intent is properly shown.
  • Consider manufacturing, erection, and shipping costs to provide the most effectively engineered assembly.
  • Prepare and review technical reports when required.
  • Perform complex design tasks and calculations (with Ms. Excel, STAAD, among others) for several projects at a time.
  • Design steel-framed structures, including member sizing, connections, and anchorage.
  • Perform preliminary foundation and slab design and sizing.
  • Perform anchor bolt sizing and calculations for major equipment, steel structures, and tankage.
  • Provide construction support in reviewing delegated design packages, RFI's, and field observation visits.
  • Provide complete and clear design / procurement / fabrication packages for use by internal and external customers.
  • Review, check and approve structural, architectural and civil consulting engineers' drawings, calculations and other documents, as needed.
  • Reviews and stamps structural calculations and drawings (where applicable).
  • Provide design assistance for all phases of the project.
  • Recommends topics for internal technical training. Perform or assists with teaching internal training as assigned.
  • Supports and mentors junior engineers.
  • Independently plans and implements solutions for their project / team.
  • Create and improve existing design tools, as needed.
  • Communicates technical issues and decisions clearly and proactively to a cross-functional audience, mastering the ability to express complicated issues simply.
  • Function as a Project / Discipline Lead Engineer in a project, to ensure quality, performance, and promote interface between the client, sub-consultants or sub-suppliers as well as the internal engineering and project team.

Here are the skills that you need :

  • Education : Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • Experience : Generally, at least 5 years or more of related experience.
  • Proficient with CAD software like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Autodesk Advanced Steel, Civil 3D, Revit.
  • Proficient with structural analysis applications or software (STAAD, RISA, or similar).
  • Knowledge of industry standards like ASTM, IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, ISO, among others.
  • Exposure to preparation of Architectural / Civil / Structural Engineering packages on different phases (Feasibility, Concept, FEED, Detailed Design) for Process Plants.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
  • Detail oriented, well organized
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated with detailed and complete follow-through
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart :

  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
  • Experience in the water / wastewater industry.
  • Experience working on EPC, Design-Build, or Progressive Design-Build projects.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to use a workstation using computer / phone
  • Some lifting may be involved (up to 40 lbs.)
  • Benefits and perks we offer :

  • Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
  • Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
  • Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite medical facility
  • Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
  • PTO plan and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
  • WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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