As a Structural Engineer at Eastman's Kingsport site, you'll report through the Plant Engineering department to evaluate and design expense work and capital projects for Operations, Maintenance & Technology. Structural engineers are typically responsible for bridges, buildings, manufacturing equipment supports, structural analysis, standards development and general facilities maintenance. You may also serve as a mentor for new hires within the civil/structural engineering discipline as well as thought partners for others such as mechanical and electrical engineers.

Job Responsibilities

Structural engineering and project management

• Provide structural modeling and analysis services, troubleshooting and failure investigation for Manufacturing partners
• Identify and utilize appropriate building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, AWC-NDS, etc.)
• Develop, adopt and maintain corporate and site-specific structural engineering standards
• Lead preparation of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for capital projects of all sizes from conceptual idea through construction and start-up
• Represent Eastman as the subject matter expert on large growth projects

Internalcustomer interfaces

• Develop a strong relationship with internal customers to proactively identify infrastructure problems, develop cost effective recommendations and provide advice regarding structural issues during preliminary scope efforts
• Be flexible to remotely support Eastman manufacturing sites domestically and internationally
• Split time between fieldwork and desk work with ability to work successfully in a multidiscipline, collaborative, team-oriented and fast-paced environment
• Participate and contribute to the professional development of the civil/structural/architectural team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university is required

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or license
• 10 years of experience as a practicing structural engineer
• Previous work experience at an industrial manufacturing facility
• Proficiency in structural design software (STAAD PRO, RISA or other structural analysis programs)
• Experience with project scope development and estimation
• Experience designing for large capital projects (>$5M), along with experience making sound engineering judgement calls in the field during construction and operation
• Experience conducting infrastructure assessments and generating recommendations on minimum required repairs
• Excellent organization & prioritization skills, including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to proactively integrate into complex engineering projects during early scope development through detailed design and start-up