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Black & Veatch · 12 hours ago

Associate Structural Federal Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. They are seeking an Associate Structural Federal Engineer to design various structural systems and support projects for U.S. government clients, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and quality requirements.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others

Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work

Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns

Qualification

Structural EngineeringFinite Element Analysis3D Structural AnalysisUSACE Requirements KnowledgeReinforced Concrete DesignReinforced Masonry DesignSeismic AnalysisAutoCADREVIT StructuralLearning on the FlyDrive for ResultsIntellectual HorsepowerProblem SolvingWritten Communications

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 1 year related work experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred

Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

3D structural analysis applications

Linear and Non-Linear dynamic analysis

Knowledge of USACE requirements, specifications, and design processes including UFC 1-200-01, UFC 3-301-01, UFC 3-301-02, UFC 4-010-01, UFC 3-340-02, UFC 4-023-03, and UFC 4-010-01

Master of Science degree in an ABET-accredited program of Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS and/or SAP2000 experience preferred)

Knowledge of REVIT Structural, AutoCad, RISA-3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, RISAConnection, RISA REVIT Link, MathCad, SAP2000, ENERCALC, and/or Etabs

Knowledge of precast, post tensioned, deep foundations, structural dynamic analysis, ATFP (Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection), renovations, high seismic analysis/design, and mission critical facilities

Non-Technical: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Intellectual Horsepower, Written Communications, Drive for Results, Informing, Listening, and Dealing with Ambiguity