About the businessJenike & Johanson, recognized as the world's leading authority in engineering, consulting, and technology for bulk solids handling, is looking for a civil/structural engineer with industrial design experience in steel, reinforced concrete and aluminum structures. We have an international clientele that includes many Fortune 100 companies from a diversity of industries including: chemicals, cement, mining, minerals, food, power/energy and plastics.Such diversification provides for an interesting and rewarding career, developing unique cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering challenges in the world. Our company is 100% employee owned, with all employees having the opportunity to participate in an excellent benefits package (benefits may vary by location).Title:PROJECT ENGINEER – STRUCTURAL GROUPAbout the roleThe primary purpose of a Project Engineer – Structural Group is to effectively and efficiently execute on a wide range of engineering assignments to ensure our clients' needs are satisfied and, at the same time, thrilled with the results. As a Project Engineer – Structural Group, you will:-Execute efficiently and effectively on structural engineering design projects.-Perform structural analyses and designs of solids storage structures, such as bins, silos, bunkers and pressure vessels according to applicable and current codes and standards.-Conduct structural assessments of existing bulk solids storage structures and determine their suitability for continued use as well as develop engineering rehabilitation schemes for such structures.-Conduct stress and fatigue analyses as well as investigation of failures for bulk solids storage structures.-Identify and develop project scope and proposal for project award.-Prepare structural design calculations, proposals and detailed reports.-Perform domestic and international site visits to client offices for project meetings and to plant sites to conduct structural inspections and construction/installation supervisions.Requirements and capabilitiesThe requirements and capabilities for consideration of candidates are as follows:-Civil Engineering degree with a solid Structural design foundation. An advanced degree is not required but it is preferred.-Minimum 5 years industrial design experience in steel, reinforced concrete and aluminum structures.-Familiarity with ABNT, ACI, ASCE, AISC and AWS Codes and Standards expected.-Working/basic knowledge of drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.-Working knowledge of structural analysis design software such as RISA, Compress, ANSYS, etc. FEA experience is a plus.-Excellent design and problem-solving skills.-Portuguese & English language - a must.-Spanish a plus.-Knowledge of bulk solids handling operations including silo structure behavior is desirable but not essential.-Candidate must be comfortable dealing with clients and possess excellent communication and report writing skills.-Position involves limited travel.
