Principal Civil Structural Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world’s largest defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Civil / Structural Engineer to help us conceptualize and execute modernization and sustainment of energetic manufacturing processes at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. In this position, you will be supporting the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI) Business at our Radford, VA facility. This position will report onsite operating on a standard 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday being a schedule off day.

Job Description :

In this role, you will be responsible for structural and civil engineering technical tasks to support design and construction of multi-million-dollar modernization programs. Your work will include planning, design, analysis, and engineering inputs into the construction and maintenance of chemical plant facilities. You will work on a multi-discipline team with process, mechanical and electrical engineers to evaluate, perform and determine structural and civil engineering needs for large scale construction projects. You will provide technical oversight and give field support throughout the construction and commissioning process.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Perform project engineering working in a multi-discipline engineering team to plan, design, construct, and maintain chemical plant facilities including supporting utilities and infrastructure.
• Select construction materials and methods, create engineering estimates, write specifications and scopes of work, create and supervise the preparation of structural and architectural drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules.
• Perform structural design and analysis for structural steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings and structures, pipe supports, and foundation systems.
• Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings, tank farms, roads, railroads, pipe bridges, and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety of the structure. Make recommendations concerning any needed modifications.
• Determine root cause of structural or system failures and recommend corrective action.
• Oversee mapping and surveying functions which involve layout of new facilities and maintenance of records of site plans, plant layouts, and above-ground and underground utilities.
• Provide technical oversight during construction including shop drawing review and approval, ensure construction is in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices.
• Consider safety in all aspects of design and construction.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Skilled in principles of project management.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $105254 - $178931

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.