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Structural Engineer

Job Requisition ID:  51161

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities


As a Structural Engineer at Eastman's Kingsport site, you'll report through the Plant Engineering department to evaluate and design expense work and capital projects for Operations, Maintenance & Technology. Structural engineers are typically responsible for bridges, buildings, manufacturing equipment supports, structural analysis, standards development and general facilities maintenance. You may also serve as a mentor for new hires within the civil/structural engineering discipline as well as thought partners for others such as mechanical and electrical engineers. 

 

Job Responsibilities


Structural engineering and project management

 

  • Provide structural modeling and analysis services, troubleshooting and failure investigation for Manufacturing partners
  • Identify and utilize appropriate building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, AWC-NDS, etc.) 
  • Develop, adopt and maintain corporate and site-specific structural engineering standards
  • Lead preparation of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for capital projects of all  sizes from conceptual idea through construction and start-up
  • Represent Eastman as the subject matter expert on large growth projects

 

Internal customer interfaces

 

  • Develop a strong relationship with internal customers to proactively identify infrastructure problems, develop cost effective recommendations and provide advice regarding structural issues during preliminary scope efforts
  • Be flexible to remotely support Eastman manufacturing sites domestically and internationally
  • Split time between fieldwork and desk work with ability to work successfully in a multidiscipline, collaborative, team-oriented and fast-paced environment
  • Participate and contribute to the professional development of the civil/structural/architectural team

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university is required

 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

 

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification or license 
  • 10+ years of experience as a practicing structural engineer 
  • Previous work experience at an industrial manufacturing facility 
  • Proficiency in structural design software (STAAD PRO, RISA or other structural analysis programs)
  • Experience with project scope development and estimation 
  • Experience designing for large capital projects (>$5M), along with experience making sound engineering judgement calls in the field during construction and operation 
  • Experience conducting infrastructure assessments and generating recommendations on minimum required repairs
  • Excellent organization & prioritization skills, including the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Desire to proactively integrate into complex engineering projects during early scope development through detailed design and start-up

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville
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