Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to design structures independently
• Rigging and lifting design
• Design shallow and deep foundations
• Design underground concrete vaults and tunnels
• Design slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions
• Design individual pipe supports and pipe rack type structures
• Design steel structures such as access platforms including ladder and stair details, trusses, two-legged bents and four-legged support towers
• Develop a variety of structural connections including unique connections caused by field interferences
• Capable of interpreting and designing from a variety of different domestic and foreign structural building design codes
• Strong understanding of multiple types of structural analysis software packages
• Have an understanding of civil design systems
• Confidence and creative initiative to solve difficult problems and develop discipline specific arrangements
• Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget
• Perform as a Design Lead for small discipline projects which may include managing up to several engineers and designers per project
• Interfacing with clients in business development roles during scope and proposal development phases of a new project or as required
• Capable of developing structural design manhour estimates and work completion schedules
• Review vendor concrete reinforcement and structural steel shop fabrication drawings
• Develop and review project specifications
• Develop structural construction scope of work documents
• Mentor less senior engineers
• Possess professional registration
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
• May be required to participate in short or long term field assignments
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering or Architecture
• 10+ years of experience working as a Civil or Structural Engineer, or Architect in the Process Industrial or Power industries.
• Professional PE registration strongly desired
• Rigging and lifting design experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural design
• Strong Microsoft Office software skills
• Knowledgeable of AutoCAD software
• Knowledgeable with Risa-3D and STAADPro analysis software
• Possess report writing skills to create structural evaluation reports of existing facilities
• Intermediate understanding of other discipline workflow and how all departments work together to complete projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Salaries for all position are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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