Structural Engineer, PE

About the position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design and construction documents for new structures and for structural upgrades to existing facilities as a part of an integrated multi-disciplinary A/E team
• Assist the owner or project manager in defining the facility requirements/program for projects
• Oversee the work of structural engineers and designers
• Analyze and design concrete, steel, masonry
• Work with the project team to produce structural calculations, calculation checks, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables
• Analyze existing structures and provide recommendations for strengthening for new loads where required
• Develop design sketches into completed working details and drawings based on engineering fundamentals and applicable codes
• Ensure timely deliverables and exceed client expectations
• Guide team performance and provide constructive team feedback
• Conduct field work including handling structural as-builts, rebuilds, retrofits, construction technical support, and client personnel interaction
• Assist with the training and mentoring of junior level engineers and designers
• Recommend and institute corrective design changes
• Analyze configurations of basic project structural components
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of experience as a structural engineer
• Experience in the analysis and design of structures
• Hands on experience with structural engineering software such as RISA, RAM, STAAD, Mathcad, and ENERCALC
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT (preferred)
• Detailed knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
• Experience in private sector industrial repair/remediation and greenfield projects (preferred)
• The ability to climb stairs, ladders, and equipment/structures of varying heights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
• A bachelor of science in civil engineering (structural emphasis) plus a master of science in structural engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• A Professional Engineer License
• A Structural Engineering License (preferred)

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools