Remote Senior Structural Engineer - Tower Experience Required

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Requirements:

• Green card or US citizenship required.
• Working knowledge of National Codes is required.
• Previous experience with TNX Tower and RISA 3D software preparing new steel tower designs or potential failure analyses.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications, be totally familiar with construction-related processes related to area of assignment and have the potential to perform in a lead capacity.
• Ability to solve problems with persons inside and outside an organization to find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple simultaneous projects and work activities in accordance with cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Familiar with construction practices and safe work procedures.
• Previous experience in engineering consulting with federal agencies is preferred.
• Structural Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program with 8+ years of experience after graduation. NCEES or other third-party validation of ABET equivalency may be acceptable.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.
• Preferred registered as a Professional Engineer in the discipline of structural and or civil engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, detailed analyses, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
• Prepare material quality takeoffs and engineering estimates.
• Provide direction to and collaborate with project engineers, project management and installation staff.
• Determine requirements using FAA and industry standard guidelines.
• Develop and write construction scopes of work.
• Write survey reports and make recommendations based upon information gathered during the site survey and professional judgment.
• Prepare engineering and installation man-hour estimates for all project phases.
• Develop and review schedules for assigned projects.
• May be required to provide Professional Engineer’s seal and signature, as appropriate, after assessment of documentation for adherence to all applicable codes, standards, specifications regulatory standards, and guidelines.
• Travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations to inspect various facets of work.
• Research and prepare detailed back up information for construction cost estimates.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and Engineers working on the same project.
• Review supplier drawing submittals, respond to field requests for information and perform technical bid analyses. Implement TSSC Safety and Quality programs into design work.
• Prepare tower condition reports based on data from site surveys by others.
• Prepare tower structural analysis using TNX Tower modeling software.
• Make engineering recommendations for tower sustainment and service life extension efforts.
• Provide technical support to onsite tower technicians during tower assessment and repair site visits.
• Provide estimates for tower repair and replacement projects.
• Provide engineering design support of new steel structures used to support various FAA navigational and communications equipment.
• Provide subject matter expertise to project managers and other engineering disciplines.
• Occasional required to visit tower sites, climb and assess conditions, and prepare tower condition and analysis reports.