Structural Engineer (PE or SE license preferred)
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Job Overview
Jensen Hughes is now seeking an experienced Professional Engineer (Structural) to join our team in Schaumburg, IL. Note, this role accepts remote work and residence in the Chicago area is not required. Jensen Hughes also has an office in downtown Chicago. In this role you will be responsible for managing and working primarily on our energy and utility projects including advanced reactor design, analysis of existing systems, and modifications in traditional nuclear plants. Design and analysis in other sectors (industrial, commercial, government, etc.) may also be required. This role will have projects responsibilities across the United States. Some site travel time may be required, but the majority of the work may be performed completely remotely.
This is a technical role and therefore a solid understanding of structural engineering concepts is required, with an emphasis on the following codes and standards:
- ASCE 4
- ASCE 7
- ASCE 43
- ACI-318
- ACI-349
- AISC Steel Construction Manual and ANSI/AISC 360
Additionally, excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. In this role, you will demonstrate experience and passion in structural engineering and code knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and perform technical work for the Energy & Utilities group, specifically Nuclear Power
- Manage projects and perform technical work for other sectors (industrial, commercial, government, etc.) as needed
- Be willing to travel occasionally (<10%) to meet with clients and/or gather data from client sites (measurements, photographs, documents, etc.)
- Attend client project and design meetings, manage project expectations, and complete assigned tasks on schedule and within budget
- Prepare and present technical reports and design milestone presentations
Requirements and Qualifications
Required
- Technical degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in either Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering
- Ability to work under the requirements of 10 CFR Part 810 with respect to nuclear technology
- Experience with the design and analysis of concrete and steel structures
- Experience with analysis and design for seismic loading scenarios
- Experience with ANSYS software
- Excellent communication skills, including speaking and writing (email, letters, technical documents, etc.)
- Ability to present clear and technically sound engineering concepts and designs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage a project
- Desire to seek professional challenges, professional development, and to be an integral part of the long-term growth of Jensen Hughes
Preferred
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
- At least 5 years of experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) (structural) license and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license
- Experience with the United States Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-300-series of standards
- Experience with design and analysis for extreme loading scenarios (tornado, missile impact, blast, thermal transients, fragment impact, etc.)
- Experience with progressive collapse design and analysis
- Experience with STAAD and/or GT STRUDL software
- Experience with the nonlinear analysis capabilities of the aforementioned software
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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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