Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) Engineer

Richmond, VA
Engineering

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

 

Job Summary:

A CSA Engineer supports the Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) design team during all phases of industrial capital projects from conceptual design to start-up across AdvanSix plants.  This position offers a wide variety of different projects to lead, from simple to complex industrial components, such as concrete pads, foundations, steel pipe supports, structural steel support frames and platforms, stair & ladders, sewers & drainage, paving, architectural building modifications, and much more.  Most projects are retrofit (brown field) construction. This position is full time, direct hire, based out of Hopewell, VA.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learn, understand, and comply all plant safety programs, rules and regulations to with HS&E (Health, Safety, & Environmental) procedures and regulations.
  • Learn, and use all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working in all areas of the plant properly.
  • Ensure design drawings are compliant with federal, state, local, and plant codes/policies as required.
  • Work with other CSA engineers, designers, and other disciplines to collaborate and create 3D CAD models and design drawings. 
  • Utilize or lead CSA designers in AutoCAD and CADWorx Structure software to create 2D & 3D models and drawings for the various project designs.
  • Create and navigate Navisworks models.
  • Learn and utilize plant engineering standards and procedures.
  • Conduct site visits for field verification of existing conditions in an operating chemical manufacturing facility. 
  • Read and search for existing plant drawings as well as OEM equipment drawings.
  • Review shop drawings from fabricators.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office products to communicate with project and plant teams and to create project deliverables.
  • Support plant operations with location and marking of underground utilities.
  • Review process packages and use engineering design and analysis concepts to write scopes of work, material take offs, and engineering budget hours the meet project requirements.
  • Use applicable codes to properly design and calculate materials for adequate structural capacity.
  • Track and maintain project schedules and engineering hours through Project Web App.
  • Compile data for project reports, collect, calculate, and compile field data, assist proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, and provide other project duties as needed.
  • Perform systems walkdown to identify deficiencies and ensure scope compliance to design and plant requirements, such as structural inspections, drainage, infrastructure, etc..
  • Develop and review design packages to ensure that project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable design and building codes are met.
  • Collect, review, calculate and interpret data, to provide engineering recommendations on repairs or designs.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four (4) year accredited college or university
  • Successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
  • Understanding of ACI, AISC, ASCE, IBC, OSHA, and PIP codes and regulations.
  • Generally current on latest engineering methods.
  • Experience with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Understanding of industrial facilities.
  • Personal safety awareness and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to receive direction from senior engineers.
  • Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment.
  • Lead designers working on CAD designs.

 

 

Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences:

It is not intended that candidates have all experiences listed below, but rather is a broad list that would be of added value.  Candidates should be encouraged to apply if they have any of these qualifications, skills, or experiences.

  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in any US state (Virginia preferably)
  • Experience in an industrial manufacturing facility (chemical, pulp/paper, refinery, etc.)
  • Experience with Structural design practices and materials (i.e.. steel, concrete)
  • Experience with Civil design practices and materials (i.e.. Subsurface pipes, paving, drainage, etc..)
  • Experience with building code requirements (i.e.. Fire ratings, Egress, etc..)
  • Use of Subsurface utility locators (i.e.. Ground Penetration Radar, Pipe & Cable locator)
  • Experience in 3D modeling utilizing AutoCAD and/or CADWorx Structure software to create 3D models and drawings.
  • Experience with Finite Element Software, such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

 

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are mostly office-based working on a computer.  As each job requires, field work will be needed.  Field work includes walking, climbing ladders, stairs, & platforms to measure or verify conditions in an operating chemical plant.  Fire Resistant uniforms are provided, but some areas require additional PPE such as acid suits and shields.

 

 

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
 

Application Process

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  • It is easy to apply for AdvanSix jobs online. Create a profile in DayForce and upload your resume or fill in the form with your job history.
  • Your profile and resume will be reviewed by a recruiter and you’ll be notified via email whether you will be proceeding with the interview process
  • The first interview will be a telephone screening with the HR and recruiting team, If there is mutual interest, there will be additional interviews with the team and an in-person site visit
  • Once interviews are completed, if you are determined a good fit for the AdvanSix team, a formal offer will be extended. Offers will first be verbally given and quickly followed by a formal letter via email
  • Every offer is contingent on the successful completion of the pre-employment and background checks required for the position.
  • We can’t wait for you to join the team!