Remote Senior Structural Engineer - Tower Experience Required

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Job Description:

Green card or US citizenship required.

Position is 100 percent remote.

Ready to put your skills to work on Engineering projects? Are you great with people and have willingness to work hard to get the job done? Parsons is seeking a candidate with a desire to enhance the fabric of our community as a Senior Structural Engineer.

T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

Duties

• Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, detailed analyses, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
• Prepare material quality takeoffs and engineering estimates.
• Provide direction to and collaborate with project engineers, project management and installation staff.
• Determine requirements using FAA and industry standard guidelines.
• Develop and write construction scopes of work.
• Write survey reports and make recommendations based upon information gathered during the site survey and professional judgment.
• Prepare engineering and installation man-hour estimates for all project phases.
• Develop and review schedules for assigned projects.
• May be required to provide Professional Engineer’s seal and signature, as appropriate, after assessment of documentation for adherence to all applicable codes, standards, specifications regulatory standards, and guidelines.
• Travel to supplier, client, or construction site locations to inspect various facets of work.
• Research and prepare detailed back up information for construction cost estimates.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and Engineers working on the same project.
• Review supplier drawing submittals, respond to field requests for information and perform technical bid analyses. Implement TSSC Safety and Quality programs into design work.
• Prepare tower condition reports based on data from site surveys by others.
• Prepare tower structural analysis using TNX Tower modeling software.
• Make engineering recommendations for tower sustainment and service life extension efforts.
• Provide technical support to onsite tower technicians during tower assessment and repair site visits.
• Provide estimates for tower repair and replacement projects.
• Provide engineering design support of new steel structures used to support various FAA navigational and communications equipment. 
• Provide subject matter expertise to project managers and other engineering disciplines. 
• Occasional required to visit tower sites, climb and assess conditions, and prepare tower condition and analysis reports.

Requirements

• Green card or US citizenship required.
• Working knowledge of National Codes is required.
• Previous experience with TNX Tower and RISA 3D software preparing new steel tower designs or potential failure analyses.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications, be totally familiar with construction-related processes related to area of assignment and have the potential to perform in a lead capacity.
• Ability to solve problems with persons inside and outside an organization to find mutually beneficial solutions.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple simultaneous projects and work activities in accordance with cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Familiar with construction practices and safe work procedures.
• Previous experience in engineering consulting with federal agencies is preferred.
• Structural Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program with 8+ years of experience after graduation. NCEES or other third-party validation of ABET equivalency may be acceptable.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by Federal Authorities will be performed.
• Preferred registered as a Professional Engineer in the discipline of structural and or civil engineering.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!