Sr. Structural Project Engineer

Job Summary

This role’s primary purpose is to provide engineering for various cooling tower projects spanning multiple product lines and utilizing several materials. The incumbent is responsible for using conceptual product ideas and performing necessary research, engineering, and project management to bring finished products to the marketplace. Key criteria include technical skills, sound engineering and business judgment, strong communication skills, broad knowledge of the industry, initiative and innovation, and the ability to simultaneously keep track of multiple jobs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses and calculations
• Manage projects and schedule tasks
• Review, approve, and control vendor-supplied engineering documents
• Provide support to site erection and commissioning teams
• Execute project-specific document control processes
• Develop solutions to problems and new designs
• Provide pricing information for new quotes
• Perform project engineering function, as needed
• Write engineering specifications for tower lines and components
• Work directly with customers on engineering issues, if needed
• Train associate engineers
• Sign and approve drawings for new and project specific designs

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering (required)
• Master's degree in civil/structural engineering a plus
• 5-8 years of experience
• Experience leading/mentoring junior engineers
• PE license required 

Certifications/Other Skills and Abilities

• Training and experience with solids-based CAD & CAM software desired
• Skill at hand-sketching 2- and 3-D objects
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MathCAD, RISA2D, and RISA3D required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Has met all the educational requirements and standards to be certified as an EIT (Engineer in Training) after passing the FE exam
• Must pass the EIT/FE exam within 2 years of BS degree or hire date, whichever is later
• Must pass the PE exam within 6 years of BS degree, or 2 years of hire date, whichever is later
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP System
• Knowledge of national building codes
• Basic understanding of design and application of components for cooling towers
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of s of cooling tower design and structural engineering
• Significant, well developed product knowledge
• Highly creative
• Strong ability to visualize complex spatial geometry
• Passionate about product development
• Persistent and patient enough to work on projects for which results are not seen for long periods of time