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Phillips Tank and Structure

Designs, fabricates, and constructs above-ground tanks

Entry Level Engineer - Designer 1

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Cranberry, PA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Braddock, PA, USA
In PersonPennsylvania operations in the Cranberry and Braddock area office; project site visits are required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent math skills in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
  • A bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other productivity software.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform structural design calculations for steel structures using Mathcad and other tools developed by PTS.
  • Create fabrication drawings for purchasing, fabrication of design assemblies, and use by field construction staff to erect or repair tanks and associated equipment.
  • Assist in procuring material and fabricated assemblies for delivery, and coordinate with suppliers to communicate requirements.
  • Use industry codes, including API 650, API 620, and AWWA D100, as well as customer specifications and company standards to generate design drawing packages.
  • Visit project sites to measure existing conditions in support of design duties; visits may involve climbing ladders and carrying measuring instruments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Designers and PTS Management.
  • Refine and develop custom-built SolidWorks design tables and other tools.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience or equivalent training using SolidWorks or other 3D drafting software.
  • Experience using Mathcad or other engineering calculation programs.

About the company

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Phillips Tank and Structure

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Phillips Tank & Structure designs, fabricates, and builds above-ground storage tanks and related steel and aluminum structures. The company handles design, fabrication, and construction as well as repair, following API 650, API 653, AWWA D100, and API 12D specifications. Its products work by combining engineering, skilled fabrication, and field construction to produce compliant tanks; projects are planned and executed by experienced estimators and project teams, ensuring quality and safety. PTS differentiates itself through multi-state licensing and bonding, a history of decades of estimating and delivering tank projects, and formal compliance credentials with ISNetworld, PEC Safety, and Veriforce networks; it is also the first specialty “Vessel Contractor” qualified in Virginia. The company aims to provide reliable, code-compliant storage tank construction and repair services across regions, with licensed, insured operations and ongoing licensing as needed to support client projects.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Braddock, North Dakota

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PTS is actively hiring welders and foremen in 2026, implying backlog.
  • The Columbia, Kentucky shop adds fabrication capacity and a regional operating base.
  • ENR Top 100 recognition should help win larger industrial and utility contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Kentucky promised 20 jobs by December 2024; delay weakens incentive economics.
  • No recent project wins surfaced beyond 2023 Kentucky expansion, signaling thin public momentum.
  • Non-union, travel-heavy welding jobs with no PTO will keep churn elevated.

What makes Phillips Tank and Structure unique

  • PTS spans design, fabrication, and construction for API 650 and API 653 tanks.
  • Phillips Infrastructure entered ENR's Top 100 in 2026, boosting PTS credibility.
  • PTS operates nationwide from Pennsylvania, Texas, Hawaii, Kentucky, and California offices.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

WHVE-92.7 The Wave
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure To Locate First Kentucky Facility in Adair County Creating 20 Full-Time Positions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2023) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new economic growth coming to Adair County as Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS), a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop that will create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.

The Lane Report
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure to locate first facility in Kentucky

COLUMBIA, Ky. - Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS), a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop to create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.

The Fabricator
Sep 28th, 2023
Phillips Tank & Structure plans $2.76 million Kentucky facility

Phillips Tank & Structure plans $2.76 million kentucky facility.