Senior Structural Engineer

The electrical power industry is among the most safety-conscious groups in the world. Powell's core philosophy, to be Powered by Safety®, ensures our products are designed to reinforce this position by bringing safety-related features to our customers. Compared to our peers, we deliver the highest value to our customers by producing products and systems that function with the highest degree of safety while providing the ultimate in efficient operation and design. Join our team of experts!

Designing building structures and components for Powell’s Integrated Solutions Product Line consisting of Custom Engineered Modules, Power Control Rooms (PCR) and Rigid Frame e-Houses

Requirements

• 4 year Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, preferably with in specialization in structural design

• Minimum 5-10 2 - 4 years of experience in Structural Engineering role

• Proficient in MS Office & AutoCAD – RISA 3D experience preferred but not required

• Intimate knowledge of advanced 3D FEA programs, including nonlinear analysis

• Must possess strong understanding of engineering principles within the structural field

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and possess excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer job specifications and internal quotations

• Ensures Module/PCR/E-house designs are optimized for cost and constructability while conforming to customer requirements, applicable standards and regulations

• Support Powell Divisional Engineering, Sales and Estimating Teams

• Serves as a resource to provide conceptual design information for use in estimating

• Analyses drawings and provides technical advice to designers during the engineering process

• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple to complex application problems independently with minimum supervision

• Serves as a technical resource to resolve questions arising customer drawing/calculation reviews

• Addresses product issues and errors; identifies solutions; recommends action to ensure customer satisfaction

• Analyzes PCR frames for assigned projects using the appropriate software and/or performs engineering calculations in accordance with customer specifications and applicable standards

• Uses CAD to create 2D drawings in support of project engineering efforts.

• Creates 2D and 3D design models and engineering drawings in support of production efforts.

• Ability to interact on a regular basis with engineers of other disciplines and shop personnel to mitigate arising issues

• Attend in house and outside training sessions

• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products

• Perform other related duties as assigned

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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

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