Structural Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona

INTRODUCTION

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up are all vital parts in need of total coordination.

SUMMARY

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and executing various engineering drawings and documents, to monitor construction activities and resolve issues. You will also develop bid evaluations, create construction schedules and ability to adjust based on construction conditions, perform field walkdowns, troubleshooting and problem solving, conduct field sketching and redline drawings and monitor daily construction activities etc. A Professional Engineer’s License is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Review Client’s technical documents and requirements.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet project technical, schedule, cost and quality objectives.
- Checking common support, system support, platform and any structure engineering design drawings related.
- Review and approve structure steel shop drawings.
- Understand isometrics, P&ID, GA, plot plans, 2D CAD drawings and 3D models, specifically for architecture and structural engineering.
- Be familiar with CW (Chill Water) and PCW (Process Cooling Water) piping, chemical piping, and gas piping fabrication and installation.
- Review and approve piping and electrical racks/supports’ shop drawings and calculations.
- Review, approve and oversee the installation of prefabricated pipe racks.
- Monitor daily construction activities, troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Understand industrial, mechanical, and engineering support.
- Identify scope changes and develop change management documents.
- Coordinate with Document Control, Quality, and Project Control teams to ensure all project deliverables are appropriately numbered, compiled, and available for turnover to meet all project deliverables.
- Review documents, design reports, design calculations and drawings in accordance with engineering quality standards and client requirements.
- Interpret all codes and maintain the overall performance of all structural activities.
- Prepare work scope packages, project execution plans, quality plans, and CWP packages.
- Manage engineering activities to ensure compliance with the project scope of work and quality objectives.
- Coordinate with various engineering groups.
- Prepare technical bid evaluations & tabulations.
- Coordinate engineering requirements between the site and engineering offices.
- Ensure construction conforms to drawings and specifications; ensure consistent construction practices are followed in all areas.
- Submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the site construction office, outlining items of concern such as safety report, non-conformance, materials and weather delays, site clean-up, congestion, infrastructure, manpower loading, quality control and potential contract extras, RFI logs, CR logs, etc.
- Provide prompt responses to field requests (RFI’s) from the construction team and contractors.
- Report construction progress, manpower forecasts, and expenditure forecasts to client.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 3-5+ years of work experience in a commercial construction environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Understanding of pipe support structure, cooling water piping, PCW piping, air conditioning duct, exhaust duct assembly, Chiller, PUMP, MAU, AHU, DCC equipment installations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to use engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Revit, or others.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

NICE TO HAVE:

- Start-up experience.
- Verbal communication skills in Mandarin.
- Professional Engineer’s License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for transporting documents, equipment, and other materials as needed. The role involves extended periods standing, walking and/or of sitting while working at a computer. Frequent movement between the construction trailer and various areas of the construction site is necessary. The position is based at the construction job site (trailer office). Even though the exposure of hazardous work conditions would be minimal, the employee may be required to visit the work area of the jobsite and thus be exposed to some typical work hazards that may be present on a construction site, such as dust, moving machineries, weather, caustic chemicals, noise etc. UIS would provide the required safety protection to ensure the safety of UIS employees and comply with all OSHA standards.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status. Or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.