Key skills
Problem SolvingCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- A Design Engineer I performs economical engineering design for precast products to meet all structural and constructability requirements.
- Review contract documents to understand scope and direction of assigned projects.
- Develop efficient design based upon industry standards as well as Fabcon design and detailing standards.
- Perform reviews of Fabcon shop drawings for technical accuracy and work with drafters and higher-level engineers to finalize drawings for customer submittal.
- Assist production checkers to ensure on-time delivery of production drawings to the plant.
- Assist project managers and field personnel with issues encountered on site.
- Provide efficient field fix designs utilizing available resources to mitigate delays in construction.
- Complete work in a timely manner to assist in workflow to internal and external customers and maintain schedule requirements.
- When assistance is required, reach out to supervisor, mentor, and other Design Engineers for collaboration/support.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (required); structural engineering emphasis (preferred)
- Strong problem solving ability
- Capable of handling multiple projects at once
- Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
- Basic understanding of concrete and steel design (ACI and AISC codes)
- Familiar with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification (Preferred)
- Knowledge of design standards for precast concrete products and familiar with PCI design handbook.
- Familiar with ASCE 7 minimum design loads, experience with wind and snow load calculations.
- Experience with engineering software such as LecWall, Mathcad, Enercalc, Concise.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities