Structural Engineer Principal - NEW GENERATION & Oversight Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and document structural design criteria and requirements for buildings, supports, foundations, steel framing, platforms, ladders, and access structures.
• Perform and review structural analyses and calculations: gravity, wind, seismic, thermal, dynamic, fatigue, and equipment‑induced loads.
• Coordinate foundation and anchor design with geotechnical and civil inputs; verify equipment anchor loads, grout and anchorage details.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, connection details, material specifications, and fabrication/shop drawings.
• Interface with OEMs during RFx/procurement to confirm structural loadings, lift points, shipping/restraint needs, and installation constraints.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and I&C teams to resolve structural interfaces, alignment, access, and maintenance requirements.
• Support construction and erection: shop drawing reviews, welding/NDT requirements, field inspections, NCR resolution, and as‑built documentation.
• Evaluate retrofit/modification scopes and recommend reinforcement, bracing, or replacements to meet code and lifecycle requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and contribute to inspection and long‑term asset management planning.
• Knowledge & Skills
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design, connection design, and fabrication practices.
• Understanding of dynamic and vibration effects from turbomachinery and implications for support design and isolation.
• Competence with seismic, wind, thermal, and fatigue loading; application of relevant codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, AWS).
• Familiarity with erection sequencing, rigging/lifting plans, temporary works, and field inspection protocols.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for coordination with multi‑discipline teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office and document control systems.
• Working Conditions
• Approximately 25% travel, including day trips and overnight stays (up to a week or more).
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, and operating machinery.
• Mandatory safety gear required at construction sites and generating stations: hard hat, eye/hearing protection, steel-toed shoes with heels and non-slip soles.
• Adherence to site-specific safety requirements is mandatory.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques. Develops opportunities and new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds teams a

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 06-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Structural Engineer will support gas, coal, and renewable plant retrofit and new generation self build projects by defining and executing structural design basis expectations and delivering structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for buildings, equipment supports, foundations, platforms, stacks, and other plant structures. This role collaborates with Architect & Engineering (AE) and Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) firms and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mechanical designs meet performance, reliability, constructability, safety, and regulatory requirements. The engineer will participate in RFx/OEM engagements, support self-build proposals, and provide construction, commissioning, and lifecycle support. Job Description

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