Structural Safety Engineer

RMG Sustainability Council (RSC)
is looking for
Structural Safety Engineer

Job Context:

The Structural Safety Engineer is a part of the Structural Safety department of the RSC team in Bangladesh. The role reports to the Team Leader, Structural Safety, and is based in the RSC office in Dhaka.

The role is responsible for doing fieldwork at workplaces in their assigned area for practical execution of the structural design reviews, safety inspections, remediation, verification, and technical consultation components of the RSC. The role assists the Team Leader, Structural Safety, in the execution of day-to-day operations of the department, regular reporting, and data management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting Factory Inspections
• Provide engineering support to the RSC inspection program and training initiatives.
• Conduct factory inspections in accordance with the RSC guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Calculating the stress check of structural members against gravity loads
• Identifying possible risks and reducing or eliminating them
• Assist the Structural Coordinator with scheduling and coordination with the contracted inspection companies to ensure efficiency of the inspection schedules
• Produce inspection reports in accordance with RSC protocols
• Performing the Review of Structural Design and Documents
• Performing design review in accordance with the RSC guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Performing a computer-based analysis to check and review the design of the existing structure under gravity as well as in lateral load.
• Making calculations about loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence and the ability of the structure to resist them.
• Prepare design review comments where necessary in accordance with RSC protocols
• Providing Technical Support
• Provide engineering support to factory management, workers, and brand representatives.
• Arrange technical meetings and response to the factory query where necessary.
• Provide engineering support to the factory to develop maintenance plans/schedule
• Finalizing And Verifying the Remediation Plans
• Review and finalize the remedial action suggested by the consultant (retrofitting plan, live load restriction, or Load reduction by demolition) as per relevant codes and standards.
• Fixed the timeframes for the remediation plan as proposed and agreed by the factory.
• Prepare escalation assessment form (EAF) in accordance with RSC protocols.
• Liaise as needed with RSC OSH remediation and complaint handlers and health committee trainers in the effort to monitor and verify execution of remediation plans and enforcement of OSH complaint resolutions
• Conduct necessary follow-up to ensure remediation plans are finalized within the timeframes of the RSC
• Data/Documents Storage and Updating
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and verified qualitative and quantitative data and case files in the FFC, tracker, and storage system for each assigned factory

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Structural Engineering
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering will be preferred

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) and a member of IEB
• Strong understanding of the basic structural system, structural configuration, diaphragm system, and method of analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of design of reinforced concrete members (column, beam, flat plate slab, shear wall, retaining wall, and seismic detailing), steel members (column, beam, deck-slab, composite beam, connection, bracing, truss, and seismic detailing)
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical design concepts on-site classification, soil test report, bearing capacity of shallow foundation (Isolated footing, Strip footing, strap footing, mat/raft foundation), and deep foundation (cast-in-situ, driven precast pile)
• Familiar with masonry structure design, including material specification, allowable stresses, basic design requirements, design of reinforced and unreinforced masonry, and earthquake resistance design.
• Technical and practical engineering proficiency in Structural Engineering with experience in retrofitting a preference
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, structural design & analysis software (ETABS, Staad Pro, SAP, SAFE, RAM connection), and three-dimensional conceptual skills
• Experience in maintaining the safety codes/standards and understanding BNBC, ACI, ASCE, AISC, IBC, IEBC, BS regulation, and EURO code will be considered an advantage
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills in managing information and documentation
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Word and Excel), efficient use and management of e-mail communications; and ability to manage data for multiple cases
• Capability to work effectively with workers, factory owners/managers, brand representatives
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Integrity, honesty, a strong work ethic, and commitment to the goals of the RSC and the RMG industry
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build excellent working relationships
• Ability to carry out hand calculations independently to check and verify computational outputs
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, as well as a service orientation
• Ability to work independently and as part of an SSE team

Job Location

Anywhere in Bangladesh