Civil Structural Engineer- Nss

Overview

About Us Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you become part of a legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, supports missions as a government contractor. We empower employees through competitive compensation, benefits, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself, NSS may be the right fit for you.

Job Overview Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer to join our Engineering Services Department, primarily at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, Louisiana and NASA John

C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi as needed. The candidate will assist in planning, design, analysis, and construction oversight of new and/or existing facilities modifications. The employee is expected to independently plan and accomplish complete projects of broad scope and complexity, requiring creativity and decision making. This position works under the direction of the lead civil-structural engineer alongside other civil and structural engineers as well as multi-discipline stakeholders to accomplish work.
Work Model:
Onsite

• Assists in the development of civil/structural designs for construction of new or modifications to existing facilities.
• Develops design proposals, including design cost and schedule, for customer approval.
• Monitors and reports on the status of all current design projects.
• Develops structural analysis models, finite element analyses, and other numerical simulations as required for the design of facility systems. Systems include, but are not limited to, piping (support systems), roads/parking lots, storm drainage, horizontal and vertical structures, High Pressure Industrial Water (HPIW), Sewer, foundations, and ground improvement.
• Prepares plans and specifications (specs in tact, a plus) for construction packages using design software in conjunction with other project team members.
• Familiarity with developing estimated cost of construction for completed designs.
• Assists in the review of vendor/contractor submittals and RFIs to bring product design from engineering phase to completed construction.
• Reads and creates civil/structural fabrication drawings and possesses a working knowledge of materials used in construction of these systems.
• Working knowledge of fabrication, welding, and examination methods used in the construction and repair of structural steel.
• Performs engineering analyses required by governing codes (ACI, ASCE, AISC and IBC) and utilizes computer modeling techniques and software available in the industry for such purposes.

• Know or learn surveying equipment and scanning technology.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of projects, balance workload and prioritize multiple tasks, and be highly organized.
• Work independently with discretion and carry out role expectations with proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and influence change at various levels.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to constant work transitions.
• Demonstrate a cooperative, team-oriented work style.
• Contribute to development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.
• Ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ASCE, ANSI/AISC, ACI, IBC, AASHTO and other applicable codes and standards.
• Proficient in software such as RISA, STAAD, Ener Calc, Hilti Profis, ANSYS, MathCAD, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D.
• Experience with civil/structural design principles and practices.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire.
• Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass…