Position Overview Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business. The Structural Engineer – Capital Projects is the technical resource within the Capital Engineering organization that is accountable for the detailed structural designs on projects while also supporting site structural engineering upgrades. This entails early involvement in the conceptual design through field startup following the Ascend stage gate process. This position is accountable for structural designs, reviews, and evaluations on the technical correctness of designs, execution and field construction. Civil and foundation designs and reviews are also a part of this role. All designs and installations are reviewed to ensure they are safe, operable, maintainable and will function as intended. The structural engineer will support capital projects or site engineering efforts across multiple Ascend sites as needed. Key Responsibilities Develop and/or review designs and installations to ensure correctness and compliance with Ascend standards, applicable codes (ASCE, AISC, ASTM, AWS, OSHA, PIP, etc.), regulatory requirements and project deliverables Responsible for the structural design basis for plant projects, includes knowledge of structural, foundations, and equipment(rotating, fixed) loads. Field experience and understanding of restrictions associated with working in an operating plant. Lead the development of structural and/or civil construction bid packages. Lead team reviews and approve vendor supplied documents. Recommend options for alternative solutions. Provide Engineering man-hour estimates that support deliverables. Evaluate deliverables and make recommendations for qualified contracted services (inspections, testing…) Develop cost estimates / scopes consistent with the stage gate phases Work with contractors to ensure we get quality craftsmanship. Work within project teams to produce “right sized” design deliverables. Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive team and other key leaders on the status of the integrated supply chain, key performance metrics, and other relevant information. Team Reports to: Sr. Project Engineering Manager | Peers: Project Engineering Team Location Pensacola Required Experience BS in Structural or Civil Engineering or a related field combined with relevant experience Minimum of 10 years chemical / industrial in-plant experience Experience with Process Industry Practices Experience with QC requirements and documentation for Civil/structural construction Experience with Risk Assessment evaluations and Constructability reviews Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred Skills Knowledge of concrete mixes and additives for corrosion prevention Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision Confident in providing creative, cost effective solutions Development of complete system designs and layouts Proficient writing and evaluating relevant specification sheets Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously to meet schedules/budgets Make sound technical decisions based on good engineering practices Actively participate and “champion” Ascend’s safety initiatives Good interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact within a team environment at all levels of the organization Sound organizational skills that build trust in meeting commitments Demonstrates the ability to function and respond to changing priorities Leadership traits that enhance the project team effectiveness Experience and knowledge with design software Effective computer skills using Microsoft Office Familiar with SAP functionality for cost reports Skills Summary: About Us: Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business. Why work at Ascend? Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values. We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members. Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges. One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.