Salas O'Brien · 9 hours ago
Structural Engineer II
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSalas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Structural Engineer II will proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, with other disciplines, and with external stakeholders, ensuring successful project execution.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Act as Lead Structural on multi-discipline projects
Assist project manager on major projects
Independently manage projects with majority structural scope
Work with project execution teams of junior engineers and designers
Train and help develop the skills of junior engineers
Multi-task on several projects and adapt to changing scopes and deadlines
Run project meetings and discussions and prepare associated notes and minutes
Review and discuss project concepts with project owner
Prepare efficient and organized email communications, both internal and with clients
Interact confidently with clients and maintain client satisfaction with project execution and deliverables
Develop strong professional relationships with clients
Actively participate and contribute to project and interdepartmental meetings to facilitate the successful completion of projects and to meet customer expectations and needs
Maintain an awareness of and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes
Organize and direct project SMACC reviews for structural-only projects
Participate in SMACC reviews for all projects assigned
Understand and consistently apply or voice concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and coordination
Learn and evaluate new design software and develop company use of current design software
Conduct terrestrial laser scanning site visits and register point clouds
Direct the preparation of construction documents
Detail structural framing systems for both new and modified structures
Coordinate work with other disciplines
Develop design criteria for structural work
Assist with the concept development of structural systems
Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions
Respond to Requests for Information and field questions
Participate in and present at monthly Autodesk User Group meetings
Check structural calculations and construction documents, prepared by self or others, for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards for quality
Assist in the development of structural drafting and design standards and new production methods to improve the company's best practices, efficiency, and consistency
Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes
Recognize and assist in change order requests
Participate in project lessons learned meetings
Perform loading analysis and determination for all types of structures
Develop complex structural analysis models using STAAD, RISA, or other analysis programs
Perform finite elements analysis including development of FE models
Analyze and design structural systems with a broad range of proficiency in various materials, including structural steel, concrete, and masonry
Perform complex structural designs, including foundations of vibrating equipment, vibrating equipment support structures, large retaining walls at dump hoppers, steel hoppers, bins, and silos, modifications to concrete silos, and large process ductwork
Develop site civil designs including paving, grading, and drainage
Make structural site visits and prepare reports as required for structural condition assessments, structural reliability programs, project data gathering, and terrestrial laser scanning
Prepare reports on findings and recommendations for analysis studies
Develop calculation templates for use by other engineers
Possess a working knowledge of basic equipment practices
Continuously update and expand personal knowledge of the structural field, and of client processes and facilities
Assist with preliminary designs and construction quantity estimates
Perform shop drawing reviews
Evaluate contractor proposals for alignment with project Request for Proposal; and
Evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and drawings
Qualification
Required
U.S. Bachelor's degree in (or foreign equivalent) in Structural or Civil Engineering
5 years' progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
A strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD and the ability to develop drawings
Proficiency with structural analysis programs (including STAAD Pro. and RISA)
Knowledge and understanding of structural codes including the IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, and AWS
Structural engineering experience in Heavy Industrial
Structural engineering experience with industrial equipment (e.g., Material handling and processing, vibrations, and high temperatures)
Benefits
Health insurance plan
401K profit sharing plan
PTO
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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Blackstone Group
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Leadership Team
Paul Silva
Chief Operating Officer
Karl F. Frey
Managing Principal
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