Structural Engineer

Position Overview:

RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5–10 years of practical experience to join our team in our Corporate Office located in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves performing structural analysis and design for a variety of civil structures, including buildings, foundations, dams, industrial facilities, and power plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering principles, experience with industry-standard design codes and software, and the ability to work on complex projects requiring seismic and dynamic analysis.

This position is open only to U.S. citizens due to the nature of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform linear and non-linear structural analysis for static and dynamic systems, including:
• Seismic time history analysis
• Seismic response spectrum analysis
• Harmonic response & random vibration analysis
• Pushover analysis
• Design steel, reinforced concrete, and precast concrete structures, such as:
• Buildings and industrial facilities
• Building and machine foundations
• Dams and culverts
• Power plants (nuclear and fossil fuel)
• Piping, ducting systems, and mechanical equipment supports
• Apply knowledge of structural design codes and standards, including:
• ACI 318, ACI 349
• AISC 360, AISC 341
• ASCE 7, ASCE 4, ASCE 43
• IBC and UBC building codes
• ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Sections I, II, III, and VIII)
• ASME B31.1, B31.3 (Piping Codes)
• IEEE 344, 323, 627, and 693 (Seismic Qualification for NPP Service)
• Work with structural analysis and design software, such as:
• ANSYS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, GT-Strudl, RISA 3D
• AutoCAD, Revit Structures
• ABAQUS, LS-DYNA
• Mathcad, Mathematica, MATLAB
• Prepare detailed technical reports and structural design calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
• Travel occasionally for project-related assignments.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred).
• 5–10 years of practical structural engineering experience (minimum 3–5 years required).
• E.I.T. certification required; P.E. license preferred.
• Strong proficiency in ANSYS, ducting design, and seismic analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (required for project eligibility).

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000 - $120,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Competitive Compensation Package:

•             401(k)

•             Accident/Wellness insurance

•             Dental insurance

•             Dependent care spending account

•             Flexible spending account

•             Health insurance

•             Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability

•             Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)

•             Professional development

•             Employee referral program

•             Relocation assistance (as applicable)

•             Vision insurance

•             Optional work from home Fridays

•             Twelve (12) annual work from home days

 

BACKGROUND

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com.

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EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration: www.rizzointl.com •

Last updated on Jan 31, 2025