Structural Engineer

Advan Six plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities.

Advan Six strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join the capital projects engineering team s role involves providing structural engineering support for all phases of capital projects at chemical plants: initial planning and scoping, detailed engineering and design, and construction.

• Structural engineering and design for steel structures, equipment supports (pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, etc.), pipe supports, pipe racks, concrete foundations for tanks / equipment, equipment pads, analysis of existing structures and foundations, underground piping, etc.
• Developing conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, and material take-offs for estimating during project scoping
• Producing calculations, designs, specifications, scopes of work, engineering packages, sketches/drawings for procurement, bidding, and construction
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings, and other disciplines’ drawings for structural input
• Performing fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, inspect / verify existing conditions, provide construction support, provide repair recommendations, etc.
• Providing assistance and direction to the design team to produce drawings suitable for bidding and construction purposes
• Reviewing fabrication drawings, requests for information (RFI), and other construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings, requirements, and specifications
• Structural engineering and design for repair and rehabilitation of existing steel and concrete structures, (pipe supports, vessel foundations, equipment supports, etc.)
• Some travel (10%) to other Advan Six sites in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and within Virginia may be necessary

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (ability to obtain PA and VA licenses)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role at a chemical plant or similar industrial facility (power plant, refinery, paper/pulp, pharmaceutical, etc.)
• Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, IBC, as well as federal and state regulations.

• Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles related to storm water, sanitary and…