Structural Engineer III or IV

Professional Project Services Inc. has an immediate opportunity for Structural Engineer III or IV (Direct Hire) at our office in Knoxville, TN. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2

Serve®) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation’s security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2

Serve delivers solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost‑effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Candidate may be asked to perform various structural analyses including concrete, steel and stainless steel. Candidates must have 10+ years of experience with IBC industry standards and be knowledgeable with current concrete and steel codes (IBC 2018) and a complement of nuclear codes and standards. At least two years of experience performing Natural Phenomena Hazard (NPH) evaluations is preferred and experience in seismic walkdowns of nuclear facilities is a plus.

Candidate must be proficient in preparing design and analysis calculations. Pro2

Serve is a fast‑paced environment with a dynamic workload that necessitates efficiency and accuracy. Projects range in size, scale and scope, requiring a broad knowledge base and the ability to closely adhere to schedule and budget.

Design and analysis will be required for items and activities related to buildings: whole building design for new facilities, existing building modifications, utility and process equipment, support fixtures/structures, platforms, walk‑ways, stairs and fixed ladders, crane and hoist support systems, storage racks, various foundation systems, and seismic qualification of equipment. Construction support is also required for some projects.

Structural analysis may include: seismic response, high wind/tornado behavior, explosion/blast effects, vibratory or cyclic loadings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• Must have 10+ years of Structural Engineering experience.
• Must have a P.E. License. NCEES record a plus.
• Working knowledge of IBC 2018, ASCE 7‑16, ACI 318‑14, AISC Manual 15th ed. and ASCE 8 required. Experience with earlier versions is acceptable. Preference is given to experience with seismic and nuclear codes including ASCE 4, ASCE 41, ASCE 43, AISC N690 and ACI 349.
• Must have finite element modeling experience. STAAD.Pro and/or GTSTRUDL preferred. Experience with MathCAD and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Micro Station and/or Revit preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• 2 years Natural Phenomena Hazard Evaluation (NPH) experience preferred but not required.
• Master’s Degree.

Direct Hire

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. It may require reviews and tests for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Holidays

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with your résumé or in a cover letter.

Knoxville, TN area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.