Structural Engineer
Talascend
- Erie, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sizing of components
- Preparation of calculations and technical specifications
- Verification of mechanical plans
- In support of technical proposals, project execution, and/or the development of innovative technical solutions, carry out the engineering tasks requested by the product lines of the entity.
- Provide standards and design criteria for structural components of the HRSG product line and similar.
- Review customer requirements/specifications during the proposal phase and identify any engineering issues to the Proposal Engineers.
- Evaluate and develop design and/or methodology enhancements to the products to improve cost effectiveness, reduce manufacturing and/or construction cycles, improve product reliability and/or reduce cost.
- Perform design analysis/calculations for structural/mechanical components, such as expansion joints, casing seals, maintenance equipment, lifting equipment and/or lifts.
- Perform design analysis/calculations for boiler internal components, such as supports, lugs, baffles, grids operating at elevated temperature.
- Perform design analysis/calculations of structural components to define foundation load, structure loading, member sizing, connection design and/or piping supports.
- Carry out and optimize the design of the entity's products to the satisfaction of customers, in accordance with requested schedules and budgets.
- Prepare technical documentation in compliance with local regulations, applicable codes, customer technical specifications, and internal standards.
- Analyze and enforce customer technical specifications.
- Support pre-project and project execution teams during technical clarification meetings with the customer.
- Participate in design reviews and implement the action plan.
- Define technical requirements per applicable codes that govern detail design, fabrication, and erection.
- Establish calculations, procedures, and technical specifications in their engineering discipline.
- Ensure control and smooth continuity of technical information at interfaces.
- Provide technical assistance to the project teams during contract execution when required (for contract execution and aftermarket phases of the project).
- Anticipate and prioritize activities with the group leader as required, to maintain project schedules, commitments and overall quality goals.
- Assist in the development of peers.
- B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering or B.S./M.S. in Structural Engineering.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in structural design for large capital equipment with documented experience in boiler structural or mechanical design.
- Experience in utility or industrial boiler industry or HRSGs is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- Proven ability to work with internal and external customers to understand their requirements.
- Flexible/Adaptable.
- Ready to travel 15% or less of your time.