Projects - Structural Design Engineer (16196)

Location:**Amarillo, TX

**Job Title:**

Projects - Structural Design Engineer

Career Level From:

Associate

**Career Level To:**

Senior Associate

**Organization:**

Civil, Structural, Architect (51238911)

**Job Specialty:**Core Engineering

## **What You'll Do**

As a structural design engineer, the candidate will be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant facilities Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and man-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and design engineering deliverables. Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task and will routinely provide input to system engineers and other plant customers. Design engineer will routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.

This position will require technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of Structural Engineering. The structural engineer will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, building evaluations and modifications, seismic analyses and rehab, oversight of outside engineering firms, and machine installations. The structural engineer must be proficient with developing structural drawings (plans, sections and details) for various materials of construction (concrete, steel, masonry, cold-formed steel, timber), structural calculations, equipment anchorage, report preparation, drafting (or oversight of drafting), and preparation of construction specifications (generally in the form of general notes on the drawings). Must be familiar with consensus design codes. CAD drafting experience not required but preferred, along with any 3D modelling experience. Structural modelling experience with STAAD.Pro also preferred.

The candidate must have ability to plan, self-perform, and/or direct all engineering design team activities on a project which include, but are not limited to, development of detailed project scope, design time-lines, functions and requirements, design basis and criteria, design schedule and tracking, project engineering budget, calculations, research, design review, inter-discipline design coordination, design approval, design change control, specifications, approval of contractor technical and material submittals, and field verification of construction compliance to design.

## **What You Can Expect**

- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security

- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues

- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

- Career advancement and professional development programs

- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

## **Minimum Job Requirements**

- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA

- OR Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA

- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript

- Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire

- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)

- DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment

- In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities(Ref. DOE O 426.2)

## **Preferred Job Requirements**

- Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

- Ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating procedures, design drawings, design requirements, and facility systems, structures, and components

- Ability to perform technical evaluations of processes and provide well-written, technical feedback

- Ability to make informed decisions and support those decisions to your peers and senior management

## **Why Pantex?**

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

## **Notes**

The minimum education and experience for the lowest