Structural Engineer Job at Casper Phillips and Associates, Tacoma, WA

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  • Casper Phillips and Associates
  • Tacoma, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

CP&A is looking to hire a full-time Licensed Structural Engineer focusing on structural steel design (see casperphillips.com/careers for other opportunities including entry level). We are a unique multi-discipline engineering firm focusing on cranes and one-of-a-kind structures. We take basic structural engineering principles and code requirements and apply them to atypical structures such as a container crane or ship building crane. We have served clients all around the world; as you progress here, opportunities for international travel will present itself.

Your responsibilities will include design and review of structures from concept through construction, and working with contractors and providing construction support. You will prepare code-based criteria and develop and debug math models. You will be able to work on a variety of projects, though the primary focus will be on cranes and ports. Technical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designing connections, finite element analysis, and AutoCAD drafting. For more information about our work, please visit casperphillips.com/projects.

At Casper, Phillips & Associates, we’ve built a relaxed and productive atmosphere that promotes learning, growth, active collaboration between employees and principals, and encourages work-life balance. We encourage asking questions and seeking opinions from our other engineers whenever you need it. Our office is at the center of a bustling area in West Tacoma, with plenty of restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, and even a park within easy walking distance. We are also a dog friendly office—if you ever need to bring your canine companion in to work they will be happily welcomed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • US SE License (Any state is acceptable)
  • Knowledge of ASCE/AISC and IBC codes
  • Experience designing bolted and welded connections
  • 4 years of experience with Finite Element Analysis
  • Experience Designing Complex Steel Structures
  • Master of Science, Master of Engineering
  • 3.2 Cumulative B.S. GPA or better; 3.5 Cumulative M.S./M.E. GPA or better.

Preferred Qualifications

  • US Structural SE License in Washington
  • SAP2000 Experience; Experience with Non-Linear Time History FEA Analysis
  • PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Experience with Cranes, Marine Structures, and/or Off-shore Structures
  • Familiarity with CMAA, AIST, and/or FEM standards and Codes
  • Knowledge of IEBC Code

Career Development Opportunities

  • Annual reviews for cost-of-living adjustments and merit-based raises
  • Annual employee reviews which may include performance-based bonuses
Company Description

Casper, Phillips & Associates is an internationally recognized consulting engineering company. We provide purpose driven structural and mechanical engineering services for a wide variety of cranes and industrial buildings and structures. Our crane work includes container handling, bulk material handling, offshore, overhead, gantry cranes, and more.

Company Description

Casper, Phillips & Associates is an internationally recognized consulting engineering company. We provide purpose driven structural and mechanical engineering services for a wide variety of cranes and industrial buildings and structures. Our crane work includes container handling, bulk material handling, offshore, overhead, gantry cranes, and more.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Offshore,

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