Structural Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Classification: Exempt
Date: June 21,2012
JOB SUMMARY:
A structural engineer is responsible for designing any kind of structure so that it can
fulfil a specific purpose, and remain safe, economic and functioning throughout its
intended lifetime. Structural engineering is about investigating both the immediate
loads and demands on the structure, as well as any likely future changes, and
ensuring a structure is designed to withstand those loads.
SCOPE:
Pressure vessel manufacturer, shipping domestically and internationally looking for a
versatile structural engineer. Duties include handling structural aspects of design to various
domestic and international codes as well as structural design for MC331 tanks and truck
bodies. Strong emphasis on design for seismic and wind loadings. Able to perform hand and
computer calculations using allowable stress design using codes such as AISC, IBC and
ASCE 7. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in a related field and 5 -10
years of structural design experience. AutoCAD environment. FEA experience and PE
registration are pluses.
STANDARD ACTIVIES:
Mostly carbon steel, stainless steel and some aluminum
Mostly hand calculations
May do center of gravity calcs for a lifting lug design this morning, work on a truck body
design this afternoon and review an overseas building code tomorrow.
Wind load calcs and design vertical pressure vessel and garden shed size structures, carbon
steel, stainless steel & aluminum
Structural calcs for pressure vessel skid frames including seismic
Structural calcs for supports for equipment attached to the pressure vessel or its supports.
Baseplate and anchor bolt calcs
Structural calcs for truck body holding a MC331 tank
Structural calcs for truck body components holding CO2 cylinders
MC331 truck tank calcs
MC331 trailer tank calcs
Occasional anchor bolt design and generic foundation sizing
Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
Using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Performs other Engineering duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY:
1.
Employee Relations: Must facilitate good working relationships among
subordinates.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:
The structural engineers have to be good in mathematics and physics as these two are the main
subjects required in structural engineering.
5 – 10 years experiences
Bachelor degree in related field (n Civil Engineering)
Statics, structural analysis and steel design
Flexible
Building codes
Finite element analysis a plus
Professional registration a plus