Associate Structural Engineer

About the Role

Designs safe, efficient main and secondary structural systems for industrial exhaust ducting, supporting power generation projects utilizing large-scale combustion turbines.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis: Perform member sizing conforming to LRFD and/or ASD methods per AISC 360 bending, deflection, and stability checks using static loading and environmental or operating loading such as: wind, seismic, and thermal calculations for exhaust ducting systems.
• Design & Modeling: Develop 3D structural models of ducting, internal liners, and support steel.
• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet AISC 360, ASCE 7, AWS D1.1, and applicable international building codes.
• Fabrication Support: Review fabrication drawings, answer shop inquiries, and resolve material issues.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with pipe stress/mechanical engineers, project engineers/managers, and drafting personnel.
• Documentation: Prepare clear, organized structural calculation packages for client review.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, or RISA-3D, and AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of high-temperature materials and thermal expansion.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can work onsite in Addison, TX; however, remote candidates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status preferred.
• Basic understanding of thermal expansion concepts in large lined and insulated ducting or plate structures.
• Experience FEM work analysis and mesh modeling.
• Knowledge of common industrial welding practices and fabrication constraints.
• Ability to interpret process drawings; P&IDs and coordinate ducting layouts with process requirements.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is expected to be no more than 5% of working time.

Work Environment

• This position is based remotely. Minimal physical requirements, primarily computer use, and communication via virtual platforms, are necessary. Flexibility to adapt to occasional scheduled video meetings and collaborative tasks is essential.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.