Senior Structural Engineer

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Structural Engineer

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 55 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in structural steel and foundation design. The position requires experience in heavy industrial engineering projects—preferably in the Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Chemicals industries and will support our St. Louis, MO Office. This is a hybrid opportunity that will include a mix of working remote, as well as in our St. Louis Office when needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Field engineering, structural inspections, and oversight of construction for designed repairs as they relate to work scope

• Assist with engineering studies, calculations, detailed design documents and specifications, project cost estimates, and providing installation support services

• Perform analytical modeling of structures and components of structures utilizing STAAD or RISA software

• Structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundation design

• Manage project progress relative to project plan, schedule, and budget

• Review calculations, drawings, and reports produced by other structural engineers

• Review inspection reports from Orbital’s Asset Integrity group

• Assist with preparation of cost estimates related to structural repairs for clients

Minimum Requirements

• BS Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university

• Five years of prior professional experience

• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and/or foundation design

• Working knowledge of STAAD or RISA analytical software or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

MS Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Missouri

Field Inspection experience, specifically heavy industrial facilities

AutoCAD and basic drafting knowledge

This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

AutoCAD Novice

Structural Design Novice

Structural Analysis Advanced

RISA 3DIntermediate

Staad-PR Intermediate

Company


Orbital Engineering

Orbital Engineering has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services. Over the years, we've broadened both our scope and client list and we’ve been consistently ranked among the Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms.

With over 300 engineers and support staff throughout district offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX we're creative, client-driven, and collaborative. Employees are our greatest asset, so it makes sense to offer a quality benefits package that helps them and their families stay healthy, enjoy time off, and provide for their financial future. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive medical and dental care coverage, long-term disability, life insurance, and educational assistance

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