Structural Engineer - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Structural Engineer is responsible for assisting with a variety of Structural projects focused in both rural and urban Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Use computer aided design technology for simulation purposes. Master CAD software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, RISA 3D) for design and simulation. Familiarity with structural analysis tools.
• Prepare reports, designs and drawings.
• Make structural calculations about pressures, loads and stresses. It is expected for you to strengthen your ability to calculate pressures, loads, and stresses. Practice with real-world scenarios, especially for extreme conditions like Alaska's climate (e.g., permafrost, seismic activity) while in this position.
• It is expected for you to deepen your understanding of construction materials suited for cold, remote environments (e.g., corrosion-resistant materials for coastal or industrial infrastructure and / or lightweight options for rural projects) while in this position.
• Since a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required and progress toward a Structural Engineer (SE) license is expected, prioritize SE exam preparation if not already in progress.
• Take online courses (e.g., Coursera, PMI, or LinkedIn Learning) in project management fundamentals, focusing on scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Manage small-scale projects.
• Consider the strength of construction materials and select appropriately.
• Provide technical advice on safe designs and construction.
• Assist in obtaining planning and / or building regulations approval.
• Analyze configurations of the basic components of a structure.
• Inspect buildings, bridges, retailing walls, and other infrastructure to evaluate existing conditions and foundations, often in remote locations.
• Monitor and inspect work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness.
• Hone communication skills to effectively liaise with architects, contractors, and other engineers. Practice translating technical concepts into clear, concise terms for non-engineers.
• Build experience working in cross-functional roles and teams.
• Assist in administering contracts and managing projects.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather : Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level : The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment : Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements : Employee is required to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands / fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk / hear, see, taste / smell, and carry weight / lift.

Travel : Employee may travel to remote areas and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the work site destination, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit .

Competencies