Senior Structural Engineer
Adobe
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Is considered a regional subject matter expert on product technology around Wind Turbine structures
- Provide technical guidance to other engineers within the department and on occasion, may serve as a source of technical guidance to other engineers globally
- Respond to technical inquiries from construction, service, technical sales, and external customers, deliver responses on time and with the required level of quality
- Participate in multi-discipline teams to resolve complex structural anomalies, from root cause analysis through development of cost effective, safe technical solutions; lead segments of the team and/or project scope; prepares formal RCA reports and improvement documentation
- Perform and sometimes lead proactive component improvement projects to optimize safety, performance, and operational cost of structures and/or components for wind turbines
- Facilitate globalization of locally developed solutions and improvements
- Work with minimal supervision to perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected; receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
- Work to prevent risks to Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment
- Develop and review region-specific and global technical documentation, specifications, and drawings in support of electrical systems
- Provide technical guidance in construction-related issues regarding turbine installation
- Ensure compliance of all work with accepted industry standards and codes as well as regulatory organizations including NERC, FERC, and local ISO and utility requirements
- Train and mentor regional colleagues within area(s) of subject matter expertise
- Understand customer and operational needs and use knowledge to develop and implement technical solutions
- May present technology at conferences and is generally recognized to be a regional expert within a limited scope of subject matter expertise
- May participate in industry groups supporting wind technology
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on structural engineering or construction.
- Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering
- 4 - 10 years of experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years' experience in Wind Turbine Generators
- Demonstrated proficiency in engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on statics, dynamics and stress analysis
- Well-developed project management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Experience in systematized problem-solving methodology (8D, DMAIC, etc.)
- Solid commercial experience from exposure to/understanding of customers in either sales or service
- Ability to work internationally with large demanding customers to support the business
- Demonstrated flexibility working in an environment with changing requirements
- Advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office products.
- High level knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD - Autocad and Creo Parametric preferred.
Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
- Generous Paid Time Off policies
- Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
- Tuition assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural engineeringstress analysisstaticsdynamicsproject managementproblem-solving methodologycomponent improvementtechnical documentationroot cause analysiswind turbine technology
Soft Skills
technical guidanceorganizational skillsflexibilitycommunicationmentoringcustomer understandingteam leadershipindependencemulti-discipline collaborationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering License