Structural Engineer

Vanderlande Industries B.V. - Marietta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Marietta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Engineer position at Vanderlande involves working within the Warehouse Solutions Engineering Department to design, specify, and commission Material Handling Systems and Warehouse Automation solutions. The role requires collaboration with engineering project teams to develop automated warehouse systems, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and are efficiently installable. The successful candidate will balance technical skills with strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and manage engineering design aspects independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing structural steel design models using Revit
• Designing header steel for supporting Material Handling Equipment
• Preparing design calculations using RISA software and performing hand calculations for products and connections
• Preparing and coordinating Structural approval drawings
• Verifying accuracy and completeness of all technical documentation required for the project
• Assisting with preparation of construction/installation drawings
• Presenting analysis/design results to Senior Engineer and Project engineering team
• Ensuring that design complies with building codes and standards
• Independently managing engineering design aspects of a project with minimal assistance or guidance
• Reviewing contract documents to be familiar with project requirements
• Attending project meetings; may lead coordination/BIM meetings
• Writing and reviewing requests for information (RFI)
• Resolving engineering design issues independently
• Assisting others with resolving engineering design issues
• Leading and coordinating between Vanderlande project teams and different suppliers worldwide
• Preparing steel volume calculations and specifications, in conjunction with the Project Buyer Steel
• Providing Rough Order Magnitudes (ROMs) for steel quantity and budget in particular cases
• Focusing on process improvements (multi-disciplinary) and design optimization for all steel constructions
• Being responsible for the technical scope, engineering planning, cost, and budget control for the steel construction of 'large' or complex projects
• Reviewing project layouts, load and beam calculations, egress routes, stairs, step-overs from Engineer of Record for the project team and building architect.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in designing structures
• Willing and able to travel 20%
• Strong understanding of engineering mechanics and design fundamentals
• Intermediate skills in RISA Structural Analysis software preferred
• Knowledge of steelwork manufacturing, installation process and quality
• Knowledge of costs related to design and execution of the steel structures
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) and structural design software (RISA, Staad.Pro, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Material Handling Systems on a system level
• Knowledge of scope management and project planning
• Able to perform health and safety risk analysis on component and system level
• Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
• Ability to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
• Willingness to learn
• Proactive
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team
• Motivator and ability to work well with team members
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Nice-to-haves

• PE License (Role won't involve stamping responsibilities)

Benefits

• Hybrid in office & remote work environment available at manager's discretion
• Opportunities for personal growth and career development
• Access to training and support through the company's Academy
• Possibility to work on industry-leading projects in a global environment