Professional Engineer, Advanced Analysis
$93,600–$120,120 year
On-siteNewport Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct engineering analyses of structures, systems, and components for extreme events such as earthquakes, wind, and impact loads. Perform field walkdown assessments of power generation, national defense, and petrochemical facilities. Develop finite element models using commercial software to execute linear and nonlinear structural analyses, including seismic soil-structure interaction studies. Prepare calculations and reports documenting these analyses while reviewing work by analysts and technicians. Assist in proposal preparation, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication under the direction of the Principal and project supervisor. Requires a Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Engineering Mechanics with 5+ years of experience and PE or SE registration.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
- Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field
- Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics
- Strong background in structural analysis, structural dynamics, structural design, and engineering mechanics is required
- Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes
- Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and/or SAP2000
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients
- Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and/or VBA
- Ability to travel and perform field inspection of structures under supervision
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable
Desired Qualifications
- May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check
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