Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam
Accura Engineering & Consulting Services
On-site
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Work Location: Grand Rivers, KY ( Kentucky Lock Dam)
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides professional structural engineering and construction management support by performing tasks such as: serves as a general engineer providing professional and technical leadership; guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects
- Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding national standards and practices for structural engineering designs, foundation analysis dams and lock structures as well as bridges and roads.
- Reviews as-built drawings and replies to RFI requests
- Performs quality assurance inspections, structural fabrication inspections, documentation review and preparation, and general construction management and oversight from a structural engineering perspective
- Review construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging
- Experience with reviewing contractor claims
- Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions as required to ensure worker and public safety
- Assists in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor structural engineering requirements and deliverables; documents and provides reports regarding contractor progress
- Recommends authorization of progress payments based on observed contract progress
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- 10 years of experience as structural engineer on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
- Army Corp of Engineering (USACE), Tennessee Valley Authority, or other federal project experience, preferred
- Experience with lock, dam and/or levee construction, preferred
- Demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis on structural concrete, rebar, and formwork
- Experience with design and monitoring shop fabrication of welded steel structures
- Experience with review of construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging
Physical Requirements:
- Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
- Ability to carry required instruments and equipment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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