Structural Engineer - Remote

Summary

Konecranes is a global provider of material handling solutions and lifting equipment and services. The Structural Engineer will design and support crane runway systems, perform structural calculations and analyses, and provide technical expertise during quoting, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations to compute the stresses developed in a crane runway structure. Knowledge of different static, dynamic and fatigue failure theories based on stress life approach is required to compute the allowable stresses according to applicable industry standards
• Evaluate the static/dynamic strength and fatigue life of structural steel runway structures for the United States and Canada
• Use of RISA 3D, vendor software, KC Developed Programs and other in-house built analytical tools to perform and present structural calculations of runway structures conforming to the specifications of AISC/ASCE/CSA/CMAA. The ability to perform calculations is necessary to validate a calculation using a secondary/independent method of analysis
• Knowledge on ASCE, IBC codes is a must, including seismic conditions
• Support customers and team members as an expert when troubleshooting issues that arise onsite during installation, commissioning or the warranty period of a project
• Occasionally support sales and offer support during the quotation phase of complex projects to provide guidance on design options during the quotation stage
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Have an EIT certification, with plans or desire to obtain a PE license
• 3-5 years of related industry experience
• Knowledge of ASCE, IBE codes and seismic conditions
• Knowledge of AISC/CSA and CMAA is considered an asset
• Experience in both Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions) and CAD programs
• Experience with electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes is an asset but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Have an EIT certification, with plans or desire to obtain a PE license
• 3-5 years of related industry experience
• Knowledge of ASCE, IBE codes and seismic conditions
• Knowledge of AISC/CSA and CMAA is considered an asset
• Experience in both Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions) and CAD programs

Nice to Haves

• Experience with electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes is an asset but not required

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
• 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
• 10 paid holidays per year