Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

- Competitive benefits effective from Day 1

- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)

- Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker

- Generous overtime for qualified positions

- 4 weeks of paid vacation

- Tuition reimbursement

- Raffles for professional sports tickets

- Half-day Fridays

- Flexible home/office work practices

- Paid time to volunteer

- Employee recognition awards

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today.  Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day.  So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

Qualifications

Position Summary :

The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer requires coordination, planning and engineering design of foundations and structures as a lead civil/structural engineer for Direct Reduction (DR) iron plants and new technology initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Provide technical direction and supervision to Engineers and Designers assigned to the project team, as well as subcontractors working on executing structural designs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Develop conceptual design and perform design calculations basic to civil/structural engineering for foundations and structures that support Midrex equipment, ducting, etc., providing load diagrams, analysis methods and detailed analysis, as required.

- Provide technical direction and support to subcontractors or client’s engineers in the design of structures, foundations, analysis methods, etc.

- Administer sub-contracts for civil/structural design or material supply, reporting to management on schedules, execution, changes to contracts, potential problems or backcharges, etc. and requisitions for such services.

- Provide direction to Designers or draftspersons from the conceptual design stage to the preparation of civil/structural drawings, framing plans, etc.

- Analyze mechanical equipment, ducting, supporting systems, etc. for structural integrity.

- Provide assistance to Mechanical Engineers and Designers in the layout of equipment, ducting, etc. with input for their structural support.

- Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.

- Travel to job sites to perform analyses of existing structures, layouts, etc. for use in developing future plans, proposals, etc.

- Travel to fabrication facilities to perform inspections of materials and adhearance to designs and tolerances.

- Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments.  Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

Skills/Abilities:

Required:

- Ability to organize and direct work assignments in accordance with project schedules.

- Knowledge of and experience with personal computer hardware/software.

- Knowledge of structural element analysis methods for static and dynamic load conditions using commercial computer programs such as STAAD.

- Knowledge of local and international building and design codes and standards.

- Excellent interpersonal, oral and writing skills.

- Ability to provide advice to field erection activities, including supplying technical and installation assistance during erection of structures.

Preferred:

- PE registration preferred.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.

- Minimum 10 years’ experience in an industrial or technical environment, preferably related to steel industry or demonstrated ability to serve as a discipline lead on a Midrex project.

Travel REQUIREMENTS:

- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%, based on project demands).

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Ability to move around a project site, including climbing structures.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.