Senior Protective Design Engineer

Description

ARA's Southern Division is seeking a Senior Protection Design Engineer with a minimum of 5-7 years of design experience for our Vicksburg, MS office. The position involves performing simple to complex structural analysis and design, from basic static design to dynamic, non-linear analysis using finite element and single and multiple degree of freedom methods. Specific duties include working with engineer teams to perform both static and dynamic structural analysis for extreme events, prepare calculation packages, technical reports of analysis and design recommendations. Travel may be involved to collect site-specific information, participate in testing depending on project requirements, and interact with existing clients as well as developing business with new clients and markets. Candidates must be independent; self motivated; and have excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills. An interest in project management and business development is preferred.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Civil Engineering

• Bachelor of Science or better in Structural Engineering

• Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred

• Doctorate or better

• Masters or better

Experience

Required

• 5-7 years: Experience with finite element methods.

• 5-7 years: Experience in analysis/design including dynamic, non-linear structural analysis and 3-D modeling.

Preferred

• 5-7 years: Interest/experience in project management and business development.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)