Associate Structural Engineer
Job Summary
CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.
We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.
As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.
The Associate Structural Engineer designs safe, efficient main and secondary structural systems for industrial exhaust ducting. This role supports power generation projects utilizing large-scale combustion turbines. You will perform calculations, create Structural Analysis 3D models, and collaborate with fabrication teams.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Structural Analysis: Perform member sizing conforming to LRFD and/or ASD methods per AISC 360 bending, deflection, and stability checks using static loading and environmental or operating loading such as: wind, seismic, and thermal calculations for exhaust ducting systems [1].
- Design & Modeling: Develop 3D structural models of ducting, internal liners, and support steel.
- Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet AISC 360, ASCE 7, AWS D1.1, and applicable international building codes.
- Fabrication Support: Review fabrication drawings, answer shop inquiries, and resolve material issues.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with pipe stress/mechanical engineers, project engineers/managers, and drafting personnel.
- Documentation: Prepare clear, organized structural calculation packages for client review.
Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
Software Skills : Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, or RISA-3D, and AutoCAD.
Industry Knowledge : Basic understanding of high-temperature materials and thermal expansion.
Communication : Strong technical writing skills to document design choices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Autodesk® Inventor or similar 3D mechanical design software.
- Certification: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status preferred.
- Basic understanding of thermal expansion concepts in large lined and insulated ducting or plate structures.
- Experience FEM work analysis and mesh modeling.
- Knowledge of common industrial welding practices and fabrication constraints.
- Ability to interpret process drawings; P&IDs and coordinate ducting layouts with process requirements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
- Travel is expected to be no more than 5% of working time.
- Valid driver’s license required
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
The following knowledge, skills, and ability are required .
KNOWLEDGE:
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and re