Structural Engineer -Sr

About Poet

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard.

We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

• In-depth analysis and design of complex steel, concrete, metal buildings, and masonry structures.
• Develop advanced structural design calculation sheets including how foundations will be dug, measurements, requirements, materials, project costs, labor and timescale.
• Collaborate and guide structural engineering designers and structural engineering drafters to create, modify, and evaluate steel, concrete, metal buildings, masonry, and other structural drawings and models.
• Perform on-site inspections to verify construction is performed according to drawings and specifications.
• Function as Engineer of Record for POET Design and Construction design-build construction projects as assigned.
• Prepare request for proposals (RFP’s), write specifications and establish completion dates for engineering procurement services (EPC) and design-build materials.
• Collaborate with third party vendors and contractors on various construction projects, including bid packages, specifications, ordering materials and heavy equipment, and aiding in installation oversight.
• Utilize structural engineering drafting, design-build, and project management software; RISA 3D, Autodesk AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD 3D, ARAS, Jira and MS Project.
• Review and award third party vendor contracts, review and approve vendor drawings, and work with project teams in defining and anticipating the project needs.
• Assist in new technology and product research and testing to improve processes.
• Provide on-going structural engineering guidance to support cross-functional teams towards successful initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• At POET, we’re all on the same team. We all help with responsibilities that may not be listed above.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis, or equivalent engineering field, required.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering [FE] exam.
• Professional Engineer [PE] is preferred.
• Experience requirements:
  • Structural Engineer I:
    No experience required.
  • Structural Engineer II: 4 or more years of overall experience with 3 or more years of experience in a related industry.
  • Structural Engineer III: 8 or more years of overall experience with 6 or more years of experience in a related industry.
  • Senior Structural Engineer: 12 or more years of overall experience with 10 or more years of experience in a related industry.

• Experience using structural engineering and project management software; RISA 3D [Rapid Interactive Structural Analysis], AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD 3D, ARAS, Jira and MS Project.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change.
• You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a bioprocessing facility.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

• Up to 25% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit the bioprocessing facilities, meetings and site visits. Most travel obligations will have you back home at night.
• In this role, you’ll be asked to drive a POET vehicle. A motor vehicle record check will be conducted…