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Brindley Engineering
Associate Structural Engineer
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What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$101,004 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead field evaluations of industrial structures, analyze data, evaluate root cause of failure, develop models, conduct calculations, and develop engineered rehabilitation/replacement plans & specifications.Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead field evaluation of existing structures
- Develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
- Design rehabilitation and/or replacement plans
- Specify materials, write reports
- Technical support for and quality control of structural construction
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural EngineeringExperience:
Min Yr = 3+Licensure:
E.I.T. Required, P.E. preferred
Technical Skills:
Knowledge ofSTAAD/SAP, ACI 318, AISC, ASCE-7, IBC
required Familiarity with AWS D.1. & AutoCAD preferredManagement:
Basic team coordination experience required
Other Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skillsProfessional Development Opportunities:
- Work under licensed P.E.'s and S.E.'s to progress towards professional licensure
- Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities
- Start developing multi-discipline experience
- Develop expertise in calculations and analytical modeling
- Lead root cause failure analysis of defects
- Obtain industry and skill-specific certifications
- Develop expertise in a variety of design and analytical programs Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.
These unique requirements may include:
- You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
- You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
- You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.
- You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.
- You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
- You may be required to adhere to a client's random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
- You may be required to meet a client's facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.