The mission at Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) is to manage hazards and risks through high-value services, products, and research. The BakerRisk Protective Structures Section completes this mission through the evaluation and design of structures exposed to extreme loading conditions such as blast, thermal, and high-velocity impacts. We design buildings to protect people in potentially hazardous working environments, design manufacturing bays to contain the effects of accidental explosions, and collaborate with government agencies to design spaces to protect occupants from potential hostile threats. Our design and evaluation approaches continue to be validated and expanded through research, testing, and the investigation of catastrophic events such as explosions, fires, and toxic material releases. BakerRisk operates two test facilities, the Wilfred E. Baker Test Facility and Box Canyon Test Facility, where both scale and full-scale testing of building structures can be completed. BakerRisk has a collaborative work environment where coordination with other technical disciplines at BakerRisk, Process Safety and Blast Effects, is encouraged to develop a solution to manage hazards and risk.
An immediate full-time position is available for an entry-level Blast Resistant Structural Engineer in our Houston, Texas office. Successful candidates require a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering (MS preferred).
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates require a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering (MS preferred). Education must include the analysis and design of structures (steel, concrete, and masonry) using simplified and advanced methods. Candidate should also be experienced (0 to 5 years) or demonstrate a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: structural dynamics, structural forensics, finite element analysis, software coding/programming, and/or structural testing.
Candidate must be able to perform specific tasks as assigned by project managers of limited scope. Tasks will typically require knowledge of advanced structural engineering principles and techniques commonly employed in the nonlinear design of construction materials including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, etc.
Tasks assigned will include nonlinear blast response analysis, detailed structural design and design concept development, preparation of design specifications, research/accident investigation support, structural drawing development and review, and reviewing numerical calculations.
Education
Master’s Degree or above with a focus in structural engineering. A Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable with prior work experience as a structural engineer. Dedication consistent with BakerRisk's high technical standards is a must.
Required Skills
- Previous background in structural engineering is preferred, including experience with commercial structural analysis software such as SAP 2000
- Willingness to travel 25%-30% of the time.
- Must possess excellent communication and writing skills.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with finite element modeling
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software
- Matlab, C++, or Python programming skills
BakerRisk offers a competitive salary and benefit package including holiday, vacation and sick leave pay, medical/dental insurance, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and the potential for a year-end bonus.
Additional Information: For additional information, please see our website at www.bakerrisk.com.
BakerRisk® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. BakerRisk® and its affiliated companies are drug-free workplaces.