Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer 1

Experience Required: 10+ Years
Location: Birmingham, AL

Client- Southern Company

Contract- 1 Year
 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong background in heavy industrial and power plant design. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of civil/structural engineering experience, specializing in structural steel design, connection design, and engineering calculations for complex industrial structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced structural engineering services for heavy industrial and power plant projects.

• Prepare, review, and check detailed structural steel design calculations and engineering drawings.

• Apply structural engineering principles to support project design, evaluations, and field conditions.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable structural codes, standards, and industry methodologies.

• Work collaboratively with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop effective design solutions.

• Utilize structural analysis software to model, interpret, and validate structural behavior and loading conditions.

Required Skills & Expertise

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in power plants or heavy industrial environments.

• Expert knowledge of structural steel design principles, methodologies, and engineering best practices.

• Significant experience in structural steel connection design

• Strong understanding and practical experience with structural codes and standards (AISC, ASCE, etc.).

• Extensive knowledge of heavy industrial structures and major structural components.

• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in STAAD PRO or similar structural analysis software.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program is required.