Principal Structure Engineer
Company: Contract Professionals, Inc.
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
Incumbent will be responsible for civil and structural
engineering and technical tasks (with a focus on structural
engineering) to support design and construction of critical,
multi-million dollar modernization programs. This work includes
planning, design, analysis and engineering inputs to the design,
construction, and maintenance of chemical plant facilities and
infrastructure while working in an integrated, multi-discipline
engineering team.
The Principal Structural Engineer performs one or more of the
following functions:
- Perform project engineering working in a multi-discipline
engineering team to plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical
plant facilities including supporting utilities and
infrastructure
- Select construction materials and methods, create engineering
estimates, write specifications and scopes of work, create and
supervise the preparation of civil, structural, and architectural
drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project
schedules
- Perform structural design and analysis for structural steel
buildings, reinforced concrete buildings and structures, pipe
supports, and foundation systems
- Perform civil engineering design and analysis for piping
networks (water distribution systems and sprinkler systems), sewer
system layouts and hydraulics, pumping systems, water and
wastewater treatment systems, road and railroad layouts, including
grade, alignment, and drainage, containment, diversion and
treatment systems for pollution abatement (preferred).
- Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings,
tank farms, roads, railroads, pipe bridges, and pipelines to
determine the integrity and safety of the structure.
- Make recommendations concerning any needed
modifications.
- Determine root cause of structural or system failures and
recommend corrective action.
- Oversee mapping and surveying functions which involve layout of
new facilities and maintenance of records of site plans, plant
layouts, and above ground and underground utilities
(preferred).
- Provide technical oversight during construction including shop
drawing review and approval, ensure construction is in accordance
with plans, specifications, and good construction
practices.
- Consider safety in all aspects of design and construction
Skills Required:
- 6+ years' experience in industrial design and construction,
with an emphasis in structural engineering
- Proficient knowledge of CADD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Visual
Analysis, STAAD/RAM, etc.) for efficient production of engineering
work
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as
IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC
- Possess clear and concise verbal and written communication
skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment with
a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously
completing other tasks
- Ability to direct design teams and external design
firms
- Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and
design firms providing constructability input
- Ability to interface with site operations and maintenance
teams
- Capable of creating required engineering documentation using
Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Project, and Access
Skills Preferred:
Skilled in principles of project management
Experience Required:
6+ years' experience in industrial design, analysis and
construction
Experience Preferred:
Experience in the design and construction of chemical facilities
that involve the use of acids and solvents in the production of
energetic materials
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited
university (essential) ideally with an emphasis in structural
engineering. We may consider a closely related degree.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all
applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a
third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this
position.
Keywords: Contract Professionals, Inc., Kingsport , Principal Structure Engineer, Education / Teaching , Kingsport, Tennessee
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