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Structural Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hopewell, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 50 - 65
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
23 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
On-Board Engineering is hiring a Structural Engineer in Hopewell VA!
Subject Line: Position and State Located
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time
Job Location: Hopewell VA (with hybrid flexibility and occasional travel to other sites)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision) Paid Vacation Paid Holidays 401k
Compensation: $50 - $65/hr depending on experience and qualifications
Background and Drug Screenings Required
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join the capital projects engineering team. This role involves providing structural engineering support for all phases of capital projects at chemical plants: initial planning and scoping detailed engineering and design and construction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Structural engineering and design for steel structures equipment supports (pumps pressure vessels heat exchangers etc.) pipe supports pipe racks concrete foundations for tanks / equipment equipment pads analysis of existing structures and foundations underground piping etc.
- Developing conceptual layouts preliminary designs and material take-offs for estimating during project scoping
- Producing calculations designs specifications scopes of work engineering packages sketches/drawings for procurement bidding and construction
- Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other disciplines drawings for structural input
- Performing fieldwork to gather field data check tie-ins inspect / verify existing conditions provide construction support provide repair recommendations etc.
- Providing assistance and direction to the design team to produce drawings suitable for bidding and construction purposes
- Reviewing fabrication drawings requests for information (RFI) and other construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings requirements and specifications
- Some travel (10%) to other sites in Alabama Pennsylvania and within Virginia may be necessary
- Bachelors degree in structural engineering
- Minimum 3years of experience in a similar role at a chemical plant or similar industrial facility (power plant refinery paper/pulp pharmaceutical etc.)
- Strong communication skills the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- PE License or EIT Certification
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment
- Experience in 3D modeling utilizing software such as AutoCAD and/or CADWorx Structure software to create 3D models and drawings
- Experience with design software such as Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis STAAD RISA GT STRUDL etc.
About Us:
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting Professional Engineering Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle DE and Wake Forest NC. On-Boards Mission is to provide Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people work processes and technology to meet our clients expectations in a Safe Responsible and Dependable manner.
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion sex national origin age disability or genetics.
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About Company
On-Board Companies - Full service Engineering, Construction, Program Management and Staffing services. A Family owned company offering 41 years of experience.
