Do you want to work with a dedicated team of professionals who have the same enthusiasm and drive that you do?

Are you creative and meticulous?

Do you take pride in the quality and creativity of your work?

If you can answer yes to these questions - this may be the job for you!

Since beginning operations in 1988, Starfire Engineering and Technologies, Inc. has forged a reputation as one of the most reliable and effective consulting firms serving the rail transportation industry. Starfire regularly provides analysis and design support to a wide range of rail industry clients including Class 1, regional and short line railroads, new freight car manufacturers, transit vehicle manufacturers, freight car repair shops, private passenger car owners, tourist and excursion railways, rail car leasing firms, industry legal departments and other rail industry consulting/engineering firms.

Due to an increase in the number and size of projects, Starfire is currently seeking an FEA Engineer to join our staff at our Lawrence, Kansas office.

The FEA Engineer will be responsible for the development and production of stress analyses and the design of new rail equipment and/or structural modifications to railroad equipment as a result of the analytical results. A BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of two years experience in the analysis of steel structures is required. FEA experience (specifically with NASTRAN) is considered essential. In addition, a PE license is a plus.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: FEA Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering or Senior Project Engineer as assigned

LOCATION: Corporate Office

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Provides engineering support to Director of Engineering or Senior Project Engineer, which includes, but is not limited to, production of stress analysis reports, design of structural modifications to railroad equipment, generation of graphs, sketches, drawings, and supporting documents.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Generation and completion of stress analysis reports.

2. Generation of graphs, sketches, drawings, and supporting documents to clarify and support stress analysis reports.

3. Provide efforts in engineering design and analysis as required and directed to accomplish Engineering Department goals and project needs.

4. As time and project loads permit, assist with the development of new and additional computerized analysis routines and documents to enhance SET's analytical capabilities.

5. Make ongoing contacts with customers, vendors, suppliers, and others as directed to accomplish project requirements, and to promote additional business for the company.

6. Development and preparation of Engineering Standards. Assist with the development of CAD Standards.

7. Development and pursuit of rail and non-rail projects, enabling the company to diversify, and expand its field of service and operations.

8. Perform additional engineering and non-engineering duties, as specified by supervisor.

9. Be willing to take on new projects and ready to invest time and energy to meet challenges head on.

10. Be willing to learn new techniques, etc., and to implement new knowledge.

11. Answer telephones, take messages when receptionist is unavailable.

12. Provide input into needed equipment, office furniture.

13. Comply with requirements regarding arrival time at the office, dress code, deportment, meeting deadlines, and assignments.

14. Stay apprised of the contents of the SET Employee Handbook, and comply with the SET Employee Handbook.

SUPERVISES: No supervisory responsibility.

ACCOUNTABILITY: No budget responsibility.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: As needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Minimum of two years FEA Experience.

No relocation allowance available. Only candidates that are willing to commute to the Starfire office location should apply.

For more information on Starfire and our employment opportunities, please visit www.starfire.net.

Please FAX your resume and salary requirements:
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES at 1-785-842-8811 or
Email your resume in text format today to team@starfire.net

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