Structural Engineer (FEMA PA Program) - Plexos Group, LLC

Plexos Group is currently seeking a Structural Engineer with an investigative nature and a strong interest in ensuring the safety and physical integrity of structures. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in structural engineering principles and a commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and configure structures to withstand stresses and pressures.
• Conduct calculations and analysis for pressures, loads, and stresses.
• Prepare and oversee the production of drawings, reports, design criteria, and estimates.
• Inspect construction work and provide technical advice to ensure structurally sound deliverables.
• Utilize computer-aided design technology for simulations.
• Select appropriate foundation and support materials.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to develop proposals.
• Ensure the structural integrity of entire systems, including buildings, bridges, pipelines, and industrial features.
• Understand both static and dynamic loading for vertical and lateral resistance.
• Design individual structural elements such as beams and columns.
• Work with various construction materials including concrete, steel, wood, masonry, alloys, and composites.
• Ensure compliance with construction processes and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial structural engineering experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Experience with steel and concrete industrial projects.
• Familiarity with rotating and vibration analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication capabilities.

Preferred:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, accounting/auditing, finance, business management, construction management or public administration is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn and effectively apply working knowledge of government organizations, operations and emergency management programs at the federal, state and local levels.

• Must exemplify the firm’s core mission and the values of integrity, teamwork, accountability and excellence.

• Must exercise excellent interpersonal skills – position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers.

• Must be organized, flexible, and able to prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness; ability to work independently; and to understand and effectively apply complex oral and written instructions and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), as well as to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness.

• Ability to analyze problems, identify causative factors, and apply actions to effectively resolve current issues and prevent recurrences of problem conditions.

• Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Plexos Group LLC is an Equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Plexos Group recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce that considers the needs of the communities we serve, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination.