ASTEC · 1 day ago
Director of Structural Engineering
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAstec is an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for customers. The Director of Structural Engineering is responsible for designing and overseeing the structural design and foundation drafting of plant components, ensuring compliance with building codes, and supervising structural engineers and drafters.
Machinery
Hiring Manager
Duane Hill
Responsibilities
Design steel structures and concrete foundations in accordance with applicable AISC, ACI, building codes, etc
Assist Product Engineering Teams with structural design oversight of structural components for both portable and stationary/relocatable equipment as well as providing oversight of design for meeting transport requirements for portable equipment
Provide structural calculation submittal packages for review by building commission officials and/or third parties on steel and concrete structures
Provide layout drawings and sketches of structures to the Engineering Department drafters for completion of detail drawings
Check detail drawings provided by foundation modelers and oversee revisions to drawings as required
Recommend and implement design changes to equipment to reduce manufacturing costs
Recommend and implement design changes as necessary to improve product performance
Inspect equipment prior to shipping to verify that critical welds and structural details have been properly constructed
Work with fabrication shop personnel and foremen as required to train and educate them on proper construction techniques
Design and oversee construction of fabrication shop fixtures and material handling devices
Work with end users of equipment to resolve complaints and recommend and oversee field repairs as necessary
Provide recommendations and support to Sales Team and end users of equipment on modifying existing structures to make possible the upgrading of existing equipment
Travel to plant installations and measure existing equipment and make layout drawings and sketches of proposed modifications to equipment
Supervise other structural and product design engineers as they perform duties listed above
Supervise foundation drafting personnel and schedule work
Conduct interviews of candidates for employment as structural or product engineer and foundation modelers
Consult with equipment and hardware suppliers to select and evaluate performance
Attend seminars to stay current with technological advances and maintain Professional Engineer status
Oversee database management for structural engineering records and equipment weights, responsible for updating equipment weight records and distributing to other departments
Work with the Human Resources Department to assist and coordinate the Co-op program for training future engineers
Work with the transportation departments of various states to ensure portable equipment meets various portability requirements associated with the equipment route and destination
Utilize software and write programs to aid engineering design
Follow company policies and procedures at all times
Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from a four-year university required
P.E. Certification required
Minimum of 10 years in an equivalent or progressive role
Knowledge of equipment normally supplied on all types of asphalt plants and components required to manufacture these plants is required
Ability to effectively work as a member of a team is required
Problem solving ability and time management skills are required
Computer knowledge relating to position is required
Ability to communicate in oral and written form is required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and apply them to requirements and duties of the position is required
Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements
Experience required
Budgetary and program management responsibilities?
Preferred
Post graduate work preferred
Benefits
Skills training
Career development
Programs that support physical safety
Benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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