Structural Engineer

Job description

BB&E is an employee-owned, full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States.

BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary 

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Structural Engineer to support facilities design and construction projects for NAVFAC SE in Jacksonville, FL. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provide independent, timely, and professional specialized structural engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
• Apply engineering skills to effectively assess customer's requirements and develop innovative solutions
• Produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts
• Make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies
• Building construction is about 70% of the workload; bridges/piers/dry docks/bulk heads are about 20% of the workload

Requirements

Key Qualifications 

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required
• Certification: Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Structural Civil Engineering is preferred
• Knowledge
• Expertise in advanced structural engineering concepts, principles, and practices related to a wide range of shore/ waterfront facilities, including housing, medical facilities, aviation facilities, piers, bulkheads, quays and dry-docks
• Mastery level knowledge and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles of structural engineering
• Ability to apply new developments or experimental theories in structural engineering to problems not readily treatable by conventionally accepted methods

• In depth knowledge of DOD and Navy guides, specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices related to civil/structural engineering design, including UFC Criteria
• In depth knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting structural engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to structural engineering design
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment
• Software: Proficiency and experience with Autodesk, Microsoft Office products, structural engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously

Experience & Education 

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional Civil Engineering -structural code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities design experience, is required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 25 lbs.; speak clearly so listeners can understand; understand the speech of another person; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; see details of objects that are more than a few feet away; work five days a week on a standard 8-hour shift
• Work Environment: Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain, work in confined spaces, and operate at heights
• PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks 

• Competitive compensation packages 
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees 

*BB&E is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers