Structural Engineer

BB&E is an employee-owned, 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 the Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented 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

Requirements

Key Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required
• Certification: Registration as Professional Engineer (PE) in Structural Civil Engineering is preferred
• Knowledge
• Expertise in advanced structural engineering concepts, principles, and practices related 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 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 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
• Software: Proficiency and experience with Autodesk, Microsoft Office products, structural engineering design and analysis software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously

Experience & Education

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional Civil Engineering -structural code compliant facilities design experience for new construction, including renovation design experience, is required
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university, supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on facilities design experience, is required

Physical Requirements: To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly

* Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
• Must be able to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
• Must be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs

Work Environment:

• Primarily operates in an outdoor environment where various weather conditions could be encountered, depending on the location and season.
• May encounter extreme temperatures, airborne particles, fumes, chemicals, or loud noise.
• Worksites might contain high-voltage equipment, exposed wires, and other electrical hazards that will require strict adherence to safety protocols.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Benefits

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.