Structural Engineer

Position: Structural Engineer 1
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Structural Engineer 1

DEPARTMENT:

Civil / Structural

REPORTS TO:

Civil/Structural DirectorFLSA:

Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE:

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

LOCATION:

Lakewood, COMANAGEMENT:

No

EEO:

Professionals JOB FAMILY:

ProfessionalsA Little

About Us:

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America, spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

About your role:

This is a hands-on, full-time professional position with day-to-day tasks, including performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities Structural Engineering Execute structural calculations.

Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.

Perform site layout.

Review vendor drawings.

Write structural analysis reports.

Construction Documents Coordinate with Structural AutoCAD designers to create facility 3D models and construction drawings.

Review drawings and models for accuracy.

Create contractor scopes of work.

Write specifications (pre-engineered metal buildings, Geotech, etc.)Construction Support Create contractor bid packages.

Create bills of material (BOMs).Review shop drawings.

Answer RFIs from contractors.

Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Company Hours This position works from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.
40-Hour Work Week Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload.

Evenings/Weekends/OTAs needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance Dental insurance

Vision Insurance
401(k)
Accrued PTOShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Basic Life / AD&DVoluntary Life / AD&DEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Aflac Position Relevant  Experience Education Skills Structural  Engineer 1

Entry-level position. No previous experience is required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.

All essential duties listed above.

Specialized Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Problem-solving skills, to be able to resolve problems quickly and effectively.

Ability to self-direct and be responsible for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.

Basic leadership skills and experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.

Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.

Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations:

This position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action Work is closely monitored by the supervisor; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…