Structural Engineer Details

Structural Engineer

Blue Ocean - Norfolk, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Structural Engineer must possess these key qualifications to be eligible for this job:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering or Engineering Technology program; and
2. 5 or more years of Structural systems design including At least 1 year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency

The right candidate will have strong working knowledge of commercial construction standards and the ability to provide overall coordination of construction quality and safety for assigned projects.

He or she will already have experience in performing independent, timely, and professional structural engineering products, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities. These projects will be for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, and facilities development.

This person will enjoy collaborating with a team and know how to conduct themselves with decorum, as they will be working on a property owned by the United States federal government and interacting with federal government employees and service members.

Responsibilities will include:
· Responsible for the preparation of detailed structural engineering analysis, calculations and designs, development of plans using AutoCAD, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of in-house and A/E design bid build and design-build projects, for a wide range of projects.
· Utilizes advanced structural engineering software including RISA, SAP2000, SAFE, MathCAD and AutoCAD/REVIT.
· Typical design projects include Naval Shore Facilities, including multi-story offices and quarters, hospitals, towers, airfields, aircraft overhaul facilities, industrial waste treatment plants, piers, photovoltaic farms, training facilities and a very wide diversity of other structures and facilities.
· Apply knowledge and skill to research standard structural systems, equipment, or techniques in the development of structural design projects.
· Analyze the applicability of innovative processes, systems, equipment, or techniques and implement such on projects and specifications.
· Responsible for the preparation of final detailed working drawings, project specifications, comparative cost analysis, and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
· Performs Quality Assurance reviews of drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and studies prepared by private architectural and engineering (A/E) design firms.
· Performs technical administration of designs, design management, and coordination with other engineers and architects involved in multidiscipline projects.

Qualifications:
· 5 or more years of Structural systems design including at least 1 year working on Capital Improvement projects for a Federal Agency.
· A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering or Engineering Technology program.
· Experience in design of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures is required. Experience with finite element analysis/modeling and/or structural software is required.
· Knowledgeable in current building and/or AASHTO codes.
· Demonstrate knowledgeable of the latest structural materials and methods of construction.
· Experience in RISA, SAP2000, SAFE, MathCAD and AutoCAD/REVIT.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23511: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in concrete, steel buildings (no ships)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Structural Systems Design: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location