**Description** ARA’s Southern Division is seeking a Senior Protection Design Engineer with a minimum of 5-7 years of design experience for our Vicksburg, MS office. The position involves performing simple to complex structural analysis and design, from basic static design to dynamic, non-linear analysis using finite element and single and multiple degree of freedom methods. Specific duties include working with engineer teams to perform both static and dynamic structural analysis for extreme events, prepare calculation packages, technical reports of analysis and design recommendations. Travel may be involved to collect site-specific information, participate in testing depending on project requirements, and interact with existing clients as well as developing business with new clients and markets. Candidates must be independent; self motivated; and have excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills. An interest in project management and business development is preferred. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization + **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility **Education** **Required** + Bachelor of Science or better in Civil Engineering + Bachelor of Science or better in Structural Engineering + Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering **Preferred** + Doctorate or better + Masters or better **Experience** **Required** + 5-7 years: Experience with finite element methods. + 5-7 years: Experience in analysis/design including dynamic, non-linear structural analysis and 3-D modeling. **Preferred** + 5-7 years: Interest/experience in project management and business development. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.