Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock Dam

Company: Accura Engineering & Consulting, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Structural Engineer - Kentucky Lock DamLocation: Lexington, KYJob Id: 39442# of Openings: 1Job Title: Structural EngineerWork Location: Grand Rivers, KY (Kentucky Lock Dam)Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides professional structural engineering and construction management support by performing tasks such as serving as a general engineer providing professional and technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in managing contractor executed construction projects.
• Serves as the organizational subject matter expert regarding national standards and practices for structural engineering designs, foundation analysis, dams and lock structures, as well as bridges and roads.
• Reviews as-built drawings and replies to RFI requests.
• Performs quality assurance inspections, structural fabrication inspections, documentation review and preparation, and general construction management and oversight from a structural engineering perspective.
• Reviews construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging.
• Experience with reviewing contractor claims.
• Provides safety oversight, documentation of such oversight, and directs corrective actions as required to ensure worker and public safety.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding contractor structural engineering requirements and deliverables; documents and provides reports regarding contractor progress.
• Recommends authorization of progress payments based on observed contract progress.Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10 years of experience as a structural engineer on large complex multimillion dollar federal construction projects.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
  • Army Corp of Engineering (USACE), Tennessee Valley Authority, or other federal project experience preferred.
  • Experience with lock, dam and/or levee construction preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis on structural concrete, rebar, and formwork.
  • Experience with design and monitoring shop fabrication of welded steel structures.
  • Experience with review of construction lift plans involving cranes and rigging.Physical Requirements:
    • Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments.
    • Ability to carry required instruments and equipment.
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
    • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
    • The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.Benefits:
      • Competitive salary based on experience.
      • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
      • Retirement savings plan with company match.
      • Paid time off and holidays.
      • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
      • A supportive and collaborative work environment.Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.): All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. For more information, visit .
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