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Structural Engineer

$76k to $114k

Hopewell, VA 23860, USAPosted Oct 9, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Advan. Six plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.

Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. Advan. Six strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, Advan. Six Video . For more information on Advan. Six, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com Why work at Advan. Six?

  • We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
  • Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
  • Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences Job Summary: We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join the capital projects engineering team at Advan. Six. 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 Structural engineering and design for repair and rehabilitation of existing steel and concrete structures, (pipe supports, vessel foundations, equipment supports, etc.)

Some travel (10%) to other Advan. Six sites in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and within Virginia may be necessary Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (ability to obtain PA and VA licenses) Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role at a chemical plant or similar industrial facility (power plant, refinery, paper/pulp, pharmaceutical, etc.)

Working knowledge of AISC, ASCE, IBC, as well as federal and state regulations. Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences: Strong communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently and in a multi-functional team environment Basic understanding of civil engineering principles related to storm water, sanitary and process sewers, paving, walkways, and roads is a plus.

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. Why Advan. Six? Innovative Projects: Work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects in a dynamic, industrial setting.

Growth Opportunities: Take on leadership responsibilities with a clear path for professional development and advancement. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is prioritized. Work-Life Balance: We offer competitive benefits and the flexibility to support both your professional and personal life.

If you're a seasoned professional looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact at Advan. Six! The base salary range for this role is $76,000-$114,000 annually. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.

Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At Advan. Six, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply.

You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Advan. Six is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Advan. Six about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Advan. Six via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Advan. Six, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Advan.

Six for this position and a valid agreement with Advan. Six is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Advan. Six agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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