Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Engineer

Join our dynamic team and be part of a company where passion drives every project!

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough structural analysis of industrial baseplate structures, identifying potential weaknesses and deficiencies.
2. Assess load-bearing capacities, evaluate structural components and materials, and provide recommendations for strengthening structures and achieving cost savings.
3. Prepare finite element models and perform finite element analysis of industrial packaged equipment baseplates.
4. Evaluate deformations and stresses, report design deficiencies, and propose design improvements.
5. Create comprehensive structural substantiation reports for customer submittals.
6. Assess the impact of wind forces on industrial baseplate structures and develop strategies to mitigate potential damage.
7. Conduct seismic analysis to evaluate the seismic performance of structures and develop seismic-resistant designs.
8. Perform modal analysis to identify mechanical natural frequencies, addressing vibration or resonance issues.
9. Conduct lifting analysis to ensure safe lifting and transportation of structures.
10. Assess structural integrity during transportation, considering road conditions, loading/unloading procedures, and transportation methods, and develop strategies to ensure safe transportation.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Excellent technical report writing abilities.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
7. Proficiency in structural engineering principles and techniques (ASD / LRFD).
8. Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant tools.
9. Knowledge of ANSYS Workbench, SpaceClaim, and Mechanical Linear Elastic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
10. Familiarity with FEM connections, non-linear and fatigue analysis, modal analysis, wind and seismic analysis, and blast analysis.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
2. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
3. 5-7 years of experience in structural engineering.
4. Proficiency in general structural analysis, wind analysis, seismic analysis, modal analysis, lifting analysis, and transportation analysis.
5. Familiarity with software tools such as ANSYS.
6. Understanding of relevant codes and standards, including ASCE, AISC, and ACI.