OVERVIEW

S&B is a full-service Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Fabrication company that has been privately owned and operated for more than 50 years. S&B projects span multiple industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power and Pulp & Paper. We have a strong reputation for completing projects safely, on time and under budget and our company culture is second to none. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and flexible work schedules.

S&B is currently searching for an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Kingsport, TN. Under general supervision, performs assignments of limited scope, which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design tasks. Assignments involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring job knowledge and abilities beyond entry level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide some technical guidance to less experienced design personnel.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Normally requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Civil/Structural design or equivalent working knowledge/experience. This includes limited experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares sketches and performs calculations for a specific segment of a project.
• Assists in the preparation of technical specifications.
• Evaluates vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
• Reviews and approves design drawings within defined limits.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally may conduct or participate in a field trip to an operating plant or construction site. This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally may visit or be temporarily assigned to work in an operating plant or at a construction site. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, work near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.