Senior Structural Engineer - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Senior Structural Engineer position is responsible for researching, specifying, developing, designing, engineering, or testing components, equipment and/or systems in a multi-discipline engineering and design team. Individuals are expected to apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques to project assignments.

 

*This position qualifies for the NANA Worley Candidate Referral Program, available only to existing NANA Worley employees*

 

 

This position is intended for execution from the NANA Worley offices in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Hybrid remote-office locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes data such as client design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Works with clients to develop a project’s scope of work, estimates, and/or schedules.
• Reviews and approves project drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Develops major equipment and material selection, and construction specifications.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Ensures that all assigned activities and operations comply with applicable codes, regulations, and laws.
• Provides support during fabrication and installation phases to ensure engineering documents are followed.
• Coordinates activities with other project disciplines involved in fabrication, operation, application, and installation or repair of various materials, products, or systems.
• Provides technical direction, support and information to other engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Consistently demonstrates professional skills in structuring assigned activities, creativity, teamwork, communications, operational efficiencies, handling of a client’s changing needs, decision making, and analyzing and solving problems.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and designs for project.
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• More senior individuals will have engineering experience including arctic civil/structural design and application of IBC, AWS, ASCE, AISC and national fire codes.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; and
• 4-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry; and
• Eligible for SE Licensure within six months.
• Experience with or education in engineering for Cold regions or Arctic conditions preferred.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, client, or employees of organization.

 

Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form.

 

Computer Skills

A working knowledge of Microsoft Word processing software; Excel spreadsheet software; Outlook e-mail software; and proficiency in current versions of AutoCAD design software. Experience with Advanced Steel is preferred.

 

Certificates and Licenses

No certifications required.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities, although the individual may be asked to lead a functional work group or direct the work fu