Civil Structural Professional Contracto at CPS/Comtech
Merritt Island, FL 32952
About the Job
Candidates out of state or candidates in range are eligible for 10-15 dollars an hour food and lodging assistance during contract
Location: United States
Duration: 6 months, Full-Time, On-site
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Civil Structural Designer for a six-month contract opportunity. This role involves creating and checking complex structural designs, primarily in steel and concrete. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, including engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction, to ensure design efficiency and integrity. Additionally, you will assist in constructability reviews and provide support during the construction phase by addressing field change requests and nonconformance reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and verify detailed structural designs for complex projects involving steel and concrete structures.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration of technical documents.
- Prepare detailed technical reports on specific design issues and project progress.
- Support construction teams by resolving field change requests and handling nonconformance reports.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers, guiding them through complex design challenges.
- Schedule and manage off-project review requirements for engineering deliverables.
- Lead or participate in technical discussions with clients, suppliers, and construction teams.
Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Proven experience in complex concrete and steel structural design.
- Proficient with structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or STAAD, and CADD applications like Revit or Tekla.
- Familiarity with AISC Steel Construction Manual and ASCE 7.
- Strong ability in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Exceptional understanding of engineering deliverables like drawings, specifications, and material requisitions.
- Effective communication skills, capable of conveying technical issues clearly and concisely.
- Able to address and resolve design issues across various stakeholders.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Mathcad or similar engineering software.
- Professional Engineering License (PE).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you walk me through your process for designing a complex steel structure? Include how you would handle load calculations, material selection, and compliance with relevant building codes like the AISC Steel Construction Manual and ASCE 7. This question assesses the candidate's technical knowledge and their ability to apply it to practical scenarios.
- Describe a project where you utilized structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL or STAAD, and CADD applications like Revit or Tekla. What were the challenges, and how did you overcome them? This question helps you understand the candidate's proficiency with industry-standard tools and their problem-solving capabilities in real-world applications.
- Give an example of a time when there was a discrepancy between your structural design and the construction team's execution. How did you resolve the issue? This question evaluates the candidate's communication skills, their ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, and their approach to conflict resolution, all crucial for a role that interfaces with multiple departments and stakeholders.
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Merritt Island, FL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Merritt Island, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary
1099 W2