The Sr. Mechanical Structural Design Engineer works as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the structural portion of a design by reviewing and implementing structural designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
· Review structural designs for compliance with the Unified Facilities Code (UFC), International Building Code (IBC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
· Designs structural systems to account for transport, live, and seismic loads.
· Collaborates with designer and analyst to perform design trade studies and determine structural design solutions.
· Attends “job kick-off” meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.
· Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure compliance with contract.
· Prepares and updates task lists.
· Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.
· Issues long lead material.
· Provides technical input to CAD design team on various tasks.
· Reviews and approves drawings.
· Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.
· Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.
· Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.
· Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.
· Resolves vendor issues and dispositions defective material. Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSIL’s) for added scope.
· Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECP’s).
· Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer related issues.
· Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.
· Mentors Associate Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers.
Education and Experience:
· BS Mechanical Engineering /Civil Engineer
· Architectural background with design
· 6+ years of engineering experience
· Ability to obtain a clearance
· DoD background
· SolidWorks experience; “checker” capacity a plus