Job Description

Sr. Structural Engineer

About the company:
The company is the largest manufacturer of racking systems, with its headquarters located in New Jersey. Pallet racks and complex pick-to-belt towers, rack supported buildings and storage solutions. Each system that is installed are recognized for their durability and custom engineered design.

About the job:
This position requires thorough knowledge of structural design and engineering techniques. S/he will be responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. S/he will need to be able to approach the technical problems and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations and monitor work for compliance that maintain applicable codes, accepted engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

• Structural engineering calculations.
• Structural engineering plans, designs, and layouts.
• Structural project specifications.
• Preliminary Structural engineering design for project proposals.
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes, specifications and standards (AISC, IBC, RMI, AISI, ASCE, ASTM), engineering formulas, skills, and experience.
• Layout and detail portions of projects using schematic layouts and sales drawings.
• Provide drawings and sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers/Drafters.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Review shop drawings.
• Serve as Project Engineer and as a designated Client contact on projects.
• Direct and supervise Designers/Drafters activities on projects.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, sprinklers, etc.
• Use engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design documents.
• Attend and participate in client and Company-wide meetings.
• Perform field activities such as observe and record existing field conditions, take and verify measurements within project area.
• Organize, draft, and coordinate technical documents.
• Capable and experienced in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate with Project Management to determine designs that take into consideration installation methods and/or limitations.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing.

Required:

• BS or Master of Science degree in Structural civil, with a major in Structures.
• 5+ years of experience with advance knowledge in structural engineering.
• RISA, SCIA or equivalent finite element analysis software.
• Experience in working with multiple discipline Clients.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite.
• Licensed SE or PE is preferred.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Knowledge designing in accordance with Chapter C \xe2\x80\x9cDesign for Stability\xe2\x80\x9d of the AISC Code.

Typical work environment & physical demands include:
**Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as project workload will dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
• Most jobs will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to visit a client\xe2\x80\x99s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
• Appropriate safety training and safety equipment will be provided by the Company as required.

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