What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Design Engineer position at Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors?
Job Purpose:
The Structural Design Engineer is responsible to assist with the design of our core product and provide engineering support to our manufacturing, shipping and logistics, foundation, erection, and coating departments. This requires an individual able to work in the fast-paced, design-build environment of tanks and tank-related structures for the municipal water and industrial markets. After an initial on-site training period, the position may be done remotely, if desired.
Description of Essential Duties:
- Provide engineering for elevated water towers and above ground tanks. Analyze/design steel plate and reinforced concrete structures. Interpret geotechnical reports to select and design complex foundations.
- Apply customer specifications, design standards, and building codes including: AWWA D107 & D100, API, IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.
- Direct and oversee detailing work; prepare & seal calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Perform post-design services for troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Provide specialist support and interact closely with other departments: QA/QC, Safety, Construction Operations, Project Management, Procurement.
- Work with estimators to prepare bid designs; review vendor submittals.
- The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Qualification Requirements:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. These may be varied based on specific requirements of a location or project)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering with the ability to obtain Professional Engineering license within 4-5 years of issuance of EIT.
- Structural and mechanical drawing development and review.
- High level of proficiency in 2D drafting software, particularly AutoCAD.
- 3D / SolidWorks experience, preferred.
- Proficient personal computer skills.
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, preferred.
- Professional Engineer license, required. Focus in Structural Engineering, preferred.
- Design-Build project experience, preferred.
- Working knowledge of codes & standards: AWWA, API, IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC, preferred.
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferred.
- Strong understanding of MATLAB and MathCAD, preferred.
Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
Sedentary position requiring extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Talking, hearing, and repetitive motions are required. Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)
Clean and climate-controlled office environment.
Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC is also an E-Verify participant.
The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.