STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is currently looking for a Structural Engineer to support facilities design and construction projects for NAVFAC SE in Jacksonville, FL.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide independent, timely and professional specialized structural engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development
• Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborates with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements
• Apply engineering skills to effectively assess customer's requirements and develop innovative solutions
• Produce results of analysis in writing and consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts
• Make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies
• Building construction is about 70% of the workload; bridges/piers/dry docks/bulk heads are about 20% of the workload

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of professional civil engineering - structural code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
• Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in the discipline of civil engineering structural is preferred
• Expertise in advanced structural engineering concepts, principles and practices as they apply to a wide range of shore/ waterfront facilities, including housing, medical facilities, aviation facilities, piers, bulkheads, quays and dry-docks
• Mastery level knowledge and skill in applying, advanced theories, concepts, and principles of structural engineering
• Ability to apply new developments or experimental theories in structural engineering to problems not readily treatable by conventionally accepted methods
• In depth knowledge of DOD and Navy guides, specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to civil/structural engineering design, including UFC Criteria

• In depth knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting structural engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR
• Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to structural engineering design
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, structural engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command
• Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams
• Knowledge of and full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance and use of personal protective equipment

Experience & Education

• Completion of a course of studies accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) for a civil engineering program from a college or university for a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering with emphasis in structural engineering, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities design experience, is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time
• Able to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.
• Capable of light lifting, under 10 lbs.
• Able to work on-site 2-3 on a standard 8-hour shift Monday-Friday

BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.

*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.