Structural Engineer - Civil Design (Birmingham, AL)

Employer description

Structural Engineer - Civil Design
Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services – Design Civil/Structural

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Positions will be located in Birmingham, Alabama.This position will require a mix of both office and field work. Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment)Relocation assistance may be provided if the successful candidate does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment, at times, with access to internet service.JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing structural engineering design services for Southern Company Generation on capital and retrofit projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform structural design on small to large projects for the Southern Company fleet.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce and check structural design calculations and drawingsMulti-task and prioritize multiple project assignments to meet tight project commitment dates Effectively communicate with Supervisor, project team and Plant contactsDevelop scope and man-hour estimate for assigned projectsCoordinate design activities with other disciplinesProvide schedule and staffing input for projectsPrepare cost estimates and material takeoffsProvide engineering support to Plants and to Construction throughout all phases of the projectSome non-extended travel to the Birmingham office, construction sites and client locations is requiredJOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program is requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license in state of Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia or able to obtain one would be desiredWork Experience

At least 5 years of experience in structural design and/or plant experience related to power generation or heavy industrial/petrochemical facilities is requiredSignificant project design and execution experienceSignificant experience in production of contract documents (drawings & specifications) for industrial projectsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of structural steel and concrete design principles and industry methodologiesHigh level of initiative and the ability to effectively plan, organize and execute multiple projectsWorking knowledge of Plant facilities and projects for heavy industrial structures and componentsProficiency with structural codes and standards such as ACI 318, AISC 9th, 13th , 14th and/or 15th Edition, ASCE 7 and IBCExperience using design software and computer programs such as STAAD PRO, Ansys, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SP Mats, etc.Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships is a mustStrong problem solving and decision-making abilitiesBENEFITS

Competitive PayExcellent benefits packages which includes: Medical and dental coverageDefined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit PlanPerformance-sharing plan401(k) plan with a generous company matchBonus opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement

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