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The qualified applicant will have the opportunity to engage in all phases of a project from inception to completion of construction. This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. \nAs a Senior Structural Engineer for projects, you will be required to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and client focus/customer service; be resourceful and flexible: effective at handling multiple tasks; have good computer skills; have strong presentation, written, and verbal skills; and be able to effectively delegate or be delegated to while working in a collaborative format with multiple team members.\nSalas O’Brien works across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Salas O'Brien's Process and Manufacturing (P&M) business unit engineers provide transformative solutions for industrial processes from concept to implementation. As part of ‘one’ Salas O'Brien, a multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm, the P&M business unit ensures a seamless, comprehensive service experience through a \"local everywhere\" approach. We integrate specialized expertise across a spectrum of markets, including:\nAgribusiness \nChemical/Petrochemical \nConsumer Products \nFood and Beverage \nMaterial Handling & Processing \nPharmaceutical \nPower & Utilities \nProcess & Manufacturing\nJob Summary: The Senior Structural Engineer will serve to lead engineering design projects. This leader will collaborate with a broader team of engineering professionals to provide design solutions to build success for our clients and employees, nationally and internationally.\nTypes of Projects Include (but are not limited to):\nProcess Equipment structures and foundation design which include pumps, exchangers, rotating equipment, pressure vessels, reactors, and tanks\nStructural designs for ladders, platforms, stairs, and walkways\nPiping support design ranging from using single tee posts to installing multi-level pipe racks\nProvide calculations for existing structural evaluations which may include both dead/live loads, wind loads and earthquake loads\nStructural Steel \nReinforced Concrete \nExisting Structure Analysis \nJob Responsibilities:\nProvide designs for new and modification Structural projects for clients in process and manufacturing industrial facilities. \nServe as lead discipline engineer on large and multiple small engineering projects with progression to serving as overall project manager. \nAnticipate and coordinate design details with other disciplines to produce successful overall projects. \nHelp develop project proposals for multi-discipline projects. \nProduce detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced shall be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required. \nDevelop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine optimum engineering solutions. \nProduce effective and accurate written scopes of work, technical documents, and reports. \nDirect designers in the development of Structural installation drawings and specifications, to meet customer requirements and applicable codes. \nPrepare contractor bid packages as required. \nPerform periodic design reviews; ensure designs follow specifications, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. Ensure technical and quality standards are maintained. \nTravel to various sites to participate in risk and design reviews, gather field data, and provide construction support. \nPerform field engineering and structural inspections by documenting deficiencies and developing formal reports including recommendations to correct issues. \nInspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and compliance with operational and safety standards. \nBuild and maintain client relationships while promoting and integrating company-wide initiatives and values. \nMaintain schedule for multiple projects, multiple clients, and multiple resources. \nEducation And Experience\nBS in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited institution. A Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Structural is preferred\n10+ Years’ experience in consulting engineering field (Industrial setting preferred). \nProfessional Engineering License in the State of Alabama, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 90 days of hire. \nEngineering, designing and project management of Structural Engineering projects. \nStructural analysis and design software (specifically Revit and RISA 3D preferred). \nExperience with AutoCAD, RISA Foundation or other modeling software. \nWorking knowledge of various engineering codes such as ASCE, IBC, ACI and AISC, AASHTO etc. \nThe Physical and Ergonomic Requirements of this position are as follows:\nLifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, and equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less. \nDexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year. \nWalking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted. \nVisual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted. \nHearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. \nPhysical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plants and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break. \nBreathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.\nLocation: Decatur, AL\nTravel: Up to 5%\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement \nSalas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. 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