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Structural EngineerVertiv · Pelzer
Structural Engineer
PelzerOn-site
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Leads structural design of data center structures, performing RISA 3D analysis, steel and connection design, foundation design, and producing drawings and specifications. Coordinates with suppliers, fabricators and authorities having jurisdiction, and travels to fabricators for design validation and workmanship audits.
About this role
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Serve as Lead Structural Engineer (SE) to provide conceptual and detailed design of data center structures
- Performing structural design and analysis using RISA 3D, in accordance with applicable design standards (lifting, transport and installation load cases)
- Performing design of structural steel connections (bolted and welded connections, lifting points, anchoring points, etc.)
- Create designs which meet or exceed Vertiv quality requirements and fall within budgetary requirements
- Provide a detailed Schematic Design(SD), Detail Design(DD) and Construction Drawing(CD) narrative for structural design aspects of the solution
- Review and approve structural product submittals.
- Coordinate with Architectural Engineer on thermal transfer calculations (fire ratings and thermal bridges)
- Ensuring model, drawings and calculation accuracy through internal quality control and design reviews
- Detailed design of foundation requirements
- Manage and coordinate contracted engineering companies regarding civil work calculations, mechanical and structural calculations and creation of factory documentation.
- Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal building codes and regulations
- Material specification – structural and finish
- Work with Vertiv’s business units, Business Partners and preferred vendors to specify the appropriate material specifications and sizes for the fabrication process to succeed.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction phases.
- Welding procedure and inspection specification
- Provide Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods specification
- Provide Surface preparation and painting specification
- Develop and provide Dimensional test procedure
- Develop and provide structural load test procedure and calculation
- Coordination between architectural and civil work design
- Provide technical project coordination with customers and suppliers
- Quality control during execution
- Provide support for all on site module repairs (damaged paint, door malfunction etc.)
- Work with fabrication teams to properly check and validate construction process, welding specifications and weld inspection points during construction of the module.
- Travel to fabricators facility for design validation and review their workmanship as well as provide engineering evaluations and workmanship audits as needed.
- May communicate with the customer to design the best possible solution for his needs.
- Offer creative, out of the box solutions to the customer..
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree in Structural (Civil) Engineering
- Professional engineering (PE) License – preferred
- Minimum 4 years of structural engineering experience
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and industry standards
- Experience with structural steel design and connection design
- Familiarity with lifting/transport design and temporary load conditions
- Proficiency with structural analysis tools (RISA 3D preferred)
- Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with data center or industrial structural projects
- Must be able to interpret customer specification requirements
- Must have the ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Ability to think outside the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability.
- Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Detail oriented.
- Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Proven Project Management skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
1) 15 – 25% Domestic and International travel required
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Skills
AutoCADAutodesk RevitBuilding CodesConnection DesignFoundation DesignLifting And Transport DesignMicrosoft OfficeNondestructive ExaminationProfessional Engineer LicenseRISA 3DStructural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignWelding Specifications
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