Structural Engineer - Intermediate Level

About the Advanced Solutions Group

The Advanced Solutions Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including wind tunnels, rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our clients span automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets, with recent projects for Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and others worldwide.

Most of your designs will be unique and you’ll usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and fun environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage structural projects as part of a multi-discipline team, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering key structural projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

• Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction.
• Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design and construction.
• Apply design loading to structures using applicable building and design codes.
• Design and analyze structures to meet project-specific and code requirements using both hand and finite element analysis (STAAD and/or ANSYS preferred).
• Develop engineering design calculation packages, including static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses, using both hand analysis and finite element analysis.
• Oversee the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings by designers and drafters.
• Develop construction bid packages that include calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform post-design activities such as review of subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; conduct site inspections at fabricator shops and construction sites to ensure facilities are built to contract documents.
• Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter/designers.
• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines through presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet project budgets and schedules.

• BS or MS Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and analysis of structural systems.
• Proficiency in finite element modeling (STAAD and/or ANSYS or equivalent).
• Proficient use of building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, capable of leading a small team on structural design of projects ranging from small to large.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• US Citizenship required due to federal work requirements.

• PE license (plus).
• Experience designing structures or equipment using ANSYS and/or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Experience with dynamic, blast, or UFC loading conditions for structures or equipment.
• Experience with project management or marketing on small projects (plus).

• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods (90%).
• Occasional site visits and travel may require lifting, climbing, crawling, and use of PPE (15%).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Work mainly performed indoors (90%).
• Field work and travel to project sites or customer meetings (15%).
• Office equipment includes computers, fax, telephones, copiers, etc. (90%).

$70,000 - $125,000 (annual salary). The range is a good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, and market data.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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