Structural Engineer

Position Description : RIZZO International, Inc. seeks a Structural Engineer to perform structural analysis and design for various types of civil structures for our corporate Pittsburgh, PA office.

Education Requirements : B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Structural or Civil Engineering

The following are preferred for coursework and / or experience of entry level candidates :

Experience Requirements : Linear / Non-Linear structural analysis experience with Static & Dynamic systems, including but not limited to :

• Seismic time history analysis,
• Seismic response spectrum analysis,
• Harmonic response & random vibration analysis, and
• Pushover analysis.

Design of steel, reinforced concrete, and precast concrete structures :

• Buildings,
• Building Foundations,
• Machine foundations,
• Nuclear and Fossil Fuel Power Plants,
• Dams,
• Culverts,
• Industrial facilities,
• Piping and Ducting Systems, and
• Mechanical Equipment.

Working knowledge of various design codes, including but not limited to :

• ACI 318
• ACI 349
• AISC 360
• AISC 341
• ASCE 7, ASCE 4, and ASCE 43 Standards
• IBC and UBC Building Codes
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, III and VIII
• ASME B31.1 and 31.3 Piping Codes
• ASME AG-1 Code and SMACNA Code for Nuclear HVAC Equipment
• IEEE 344, 323, 627 and 693 for Seismic Qualification of Equipment for NPP Service

Familiarity and working knowledge of various structural software :

• ANSYS
• SAP2000
• STAAD.Pro
• GT-Strudl
• RISA 3D
• AUTOCAD
• ABAQUS
• LS DYNA
• Mathcad
• Mathematica
• Matlab
• Revit Structures

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum 3 5 years practical experience in structural analysis and design
• Proficient with ANSYS, ducting design, and seismic analysis
• E.I.T. required, PE License is a plus
• Willing to travel as necessary
• Must be a US Citizen

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $85,000 - $110,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Competitive Compensation Package :

• 401(k)
• Accident / Wellness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care spending account
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short / long term disability
• Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development
• Employee referral program
• Relocation assistance (as applicable)
• Vision insurance
• Optional work from home Fridays
• Twelve (12) annual work from home days

BACKGROUND

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field / testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets.

Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions.

To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com .

EOE M / F / Disability / Veteran

EEOC Disclaimer : RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration : www.rizzointl.com