Structural Engineer

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Structural Engineer

Mobile, AL

Organization: Jedson Engineering

WHO WE ARE:

At Jedson Engineering, we’re focused on being a critical resource to the engineering needs of our clients in the consumer products, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and chemical industries. Our headquarters is in Cincinnati, OH with offices across the southeast.  We’re family-owned and growing at an incredible pace. We’re also offering the opportunity to take your career in a new and exciting direction. It’s truly an outstanding time to join our business!

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:  

This person will design structures that must endure stresses and pressures inflicted through human use and environmental conditions. The incumbent will design/configure structures, oversee drawing production, choose appropriate foundation, building and equipment support material, inspect the construction work and ensure the structural soundness of foundations, buildings and structures.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The successful candidate will display an investigative nature and must be accurate, commercially aware and have great communication skills with a keen interest in ensuring the safety and physical integrity of buildings and other large structures.
  • They will have proven budget and schedule management skills with great knowledge of construction processes, materials and code regulations.
  • This is a client-facing position where you’ll be prepared to develop loose concepts into a solid proposal.
  • Prepare reports, design criteria, estimates, designs and drawings
  • Oversee drawing production by others
  • Make calculations about pressures, loads and stresses
  • Provide technical advice on safe designs and construction
  • Obtain planning and/or building regulations approval
  • Liaise with clients and professional staff such as architects and engineers
  • Monitor and inspect all work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness
  • Administer small sub-contracts and manage structural projects
  • Inspect geotechnical properties to evaluate the conditions and foundations
  • Use computer aided design technology for simulation purposes

 

YOUR IDEAL BACKGROUND:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer with 5+ years of work experience as an industrial Structural Engineer
  • Preferred experience with an engineering services provider
  • Experience in STAAD, AutoCAD and Revit
  • Experience with steel, concrete and masonry in heavy to light industrial projects
  • Experience with rotating and vibration analysis
  • Will need to be a good communicator and able to manage multiple projects and clients at a time
  • Experience leading teams with advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations
  • Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team