Structural Engineer II

About Our Firm

Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and construction management firm specializing in power generation, combined heat and power, renewable energy, and central heating and chilling facilities. We serve universities, hospitals, utilities, independent power producers, industrial manufacturers, and government and military facilities nationwide. We work on projects from conceptual development through design, and construction. Our work ranges from equipment replacements and plant expansions to new greenfield plants and decarbonization projects such as heat pumps, electrification and energy storage.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an early-career Structural Engineer who can make an immediate contribution to the engineering and design of multiple central utility plant projects, while developing the technical and leadership skills necessary to enable longer-term professional advancement within the team. You will work alongside licensed PE’s who will guide you during your development.

The candidate must possess a strong foundation in structural engineering theory and its application, experience producing design documents as part of a team, the desire to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined environment, and the willingness to learn and to be challenged professionally.

The task at Waldron is not simply to design stable structures, but to ensure the design concepts are fully coordinated with the overall needs of the facility, which includes assessment of constructability and project phasing, anticipation of the design interfaces with other engineering disciplines, reviewing plant operability as well as equipment maintenance and rigging access, addressing Code compliance, and ensuring cost-effectiveness of design solutions.

What You Will Do

Working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Engineer of Record, you will:

• Lead the structural design of assigned project scopes and smaller projects, from the conceptual phase through construction.
• Design foundations and support structures for heavy industrial equipment, including dynamic (machine) foundations for combustion turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, chillers and cooling towers.
• Design pipe racks, platforms, stairs, equipment supports, and new buildings and additions that enclose utility plants.
• Evaluate existing structures, from historic masonry to modern steel and concrete, and develop strengthening and modification solutions for equipment changes.
• Develop code-compliant designs, including for clients whose requirements exceed code minimums.
• Prepare and check structural drawings, calculation packages and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical and controls engineers.
• Participate in client and contractor meetings.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, and resolve field issues during construction.
• Lead site visits to document existing conditions and observe construction.

Your Education & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited program, Master’s preferred.

• Passed the FE exam.

• Professional Engineering license strongly preferred.

• 4-10 year(s) of relevant experience.

• Strong understanding of environmental load development in accordance with the International Building Code and ASCE 7.

• Design experience in reinforced concrete, structural steel framing, building design, retaining wall design, cold formed steel framing, and masonry structures.

• • Experience evaluating and retrofitting existing buildings is preferred.

• Experience working in areas with high wind and increased seismic requirements.

• Proficiency with a 3D structural analysis software is required; experience with RISA3D is preferred.

• Experience with Autodesk Revit.

• Experience checking drawings and calculations prepared by others.

• Working knowledge of MathCad and NavisWorks.

• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines across several projects at once.

• Strong written and verbal communication, including with clients and contractors.

• Experience mentoring more junior engineers is a plus.

Position Benefits

• Leadership role with growth potential.

• Hybrid Work Schedule

• Paid exam fees, professional development, and professional license fees.

• Competitive benefits (Medical, dental and vision; HSA and HRA; life and disability insurance; dependent care account; 401(k) with 3% automatic contribution.)

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – vesting period applies

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

This position is based in our Exeter, NH office. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.