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Knight Piesold Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Tucson, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/5910666

The Role:

Knight Pisold is seeking a technically oriented professional civil/structural engineer with experience in the design and construction of large industrial hydraulic structures including:

  • Hydropower Facilities (powerhouse, intakes, headworks, penstocks, tailrace, superstructures)
  • Storage Facilities (Dams, Spillways, tanks, outlet works)
  • Conveyance Facilities (pump stations, canals, pipeline supports and thrust blocks)

The candidate should be detail oriented with experience in investigations, inspections, analyses, and design of projects from concept level through to construction. The candidate will work with the project team adapting structural plans to meet applicable codes /standards, design and construction criteria, and the overall project objectives. This role will include leading design teams, mentoring junior engineers and supporting business development efforts and initiatives.

The candidate will be part of a growing and multi-disciplined team that supports all aspects of design through the project life cycle. At Knight Pisold you will have the opportunity to grow your career and develop your skills through training and on-the-job experience working on multiple interesting and diverse projects in the USA and around the world.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, direct and certify the design(s) for assigned structures
  • Lead and develop teams both on projects and within technical disciplines
  • Present and lead structural related discussions with clients, review boards, 3^rd^ parties and regulatory authorities
  • Prepare and review project calculations, specifications, and drawings to meet code & quality requirements
  • Develop and/or approve design criteria and prepare the initial layouts for facilities
  • Perform stress analyses, including thermal expansion
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including other engineering disciplines, EPCs, subcontractors, reviewers, and clients to address structural-related risks, issues and/or opportunities
  • Provide input and support project planning, estimating, and scheduling
  • Participate in business development activities, represent Knight Pisold and prepare proposals
  • Manage, mentor and provide direction to junior engineers & technicians
  • Lead quality checks for engineering deliverables

An Ideal Candidate:

Required

  • Collaborative team player
  • Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
  • Professional Engineering (PE or SE) registration
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Fluent English
  • Strong knowledge of best practice and industry accepted codes and standards
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures using industry leading software such as SAP2000 or equivalent

Preferred

  • Experience in the power industry or industrial markets is preferred.
  • Fluent or spoken Spanish
  • Project management experience
  • Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in California or eligible to get professional California certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment:

Work will be in both office and field environment with travel to various outdoor sites determined by project needs. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, MSHA, OSHA is mandatory.

Benefits:

Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include: 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, Health insurance including Prescription drugs, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA), Short and long-te m disability, Life insurance, Wellness and employee assistance programs, Flexible work schedule, Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday), Professional development assistance, Employee referral bonus, as well as a Discretionary annual bonus program.

Knight Pisold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic

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