Industrial Civil Structural Engineer; Hybrid

Position: Industrial Civil Structural Engineer (Hybrid)
On-Board Engineering is hiring an Industrial Civil Structural Engineer in Hopewell, VA!
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time
Job Location: Hopewell, VA (relocation assistance negotiable for non-local candidates)
Schedule:
Site-based with hybrid flexibility once acclimated to the position.
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401k
Compensation: $50 - $65/hr, depending on qualifications
Background and Drug Screenings Required

Overview/Summary:
On-Board Engineering Corp. is hiring a full time Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) Engineer to be assigned to work at our Client's chemical manufacturing facility in Hopewell, VA. The CSA Engineer supports the design team throughout all phases of industrial capital projects—from conceptual design through start-up—across Client facilities. This role involves leading a wide range of projects, from simple to highly complex industrial components, including concrete pads, foundations, steel pipe supports, structural steel frames and platforms, stairs and ladders, sewers and drainage systems, paving, architectural building modifications, and more.

The majority of projects involve retrofit (brownfield) construction.

Of Note
This position is part of our dedicated and nested site operations team, which means this role will continue in perpetuity if the selected candidate’s performance meets expectations and the client’s business needs continue as expected. The ideal candidate will be looking to establish roots and stay for many years to come as an integral part of the team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform systems walk down to identify deficiencies and ensure scope compliance to design and plant requirements, such as structural inspections, drainage, infrastructure, etc...
• Learn, understand, and comply with all plant safety programs, rules and regulations to with HS&E (Health, Safety, & Environmental) procedures and regulations.
• Learn, and use all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working in all areas of the plant properly.
• Ensure design drawings are compliant with federal, state, local, and plant codes/policies as required.
• Work with other CSA engineers, designers, and other disciplines to collaborate and create 3D CAD models and design drawings.
• Utilize or lead CSA designers in AutoCAD and CAD Worx Structure software to create 2D & 3D models and drawings for the various project designs.
• Create and navigate Navisworks models.
• Learn and utilize plant engineering standards and procedures.
• Conduct site visits for field verification of existing conditions in an operating chemical manufacturing facility.
• Read and search for existing plant drawings as well as OEM equipment drawings.
• Review shop drawings from fabricators.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products to communicate with project and plant teams and to create project deliverables.
• Support plant operations with location and marking of underground utilities.
• Review process packages and use engineering design and analysis concepts to write scopes of work, material take offs, and engineering budget hours to meet project requirements.
• Use applicable codes to properly design and calculate materials for adequate structural capacity.
• Track and maintain project schedules and engineering hours through Project Web App.
• Compile data for project reports, collect, calculate, and compile field data, assist proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, and provide other project duties as needed.
• Develop and review design packages to ensure that project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable design and building codes are met.
• Collect, review, calculate and interpret data, to provide engineering recommendations on repairs or designs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four (4) year accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years’ experience required in a similar role
• Successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Understanding of ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC, OSHA, and PIP codes and regulations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without…