Key skills
Civil Engineering degreeConcretesteel designEngineering software proficiencyEIT CertificationDesign standards knowledgeMulti-project handlingMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem SolvingCollaboration
About this role
Fabcon is a company focused on precast products, and they are seeking a Design Engineer I to perform economical engineering design while collaborating with various specialists. The role involves reviewing contract documents, developing efficient designs, and assisting project managers with on-site issues.
Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks below on easy to medium complexity jobs with assistance from higher level engineers
- 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. When applicable, 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
- Other duties as assigned
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
- Knowledge of design standards for precast concrete products and familiar with PCI design handbook
- Familiar with ASCE 7 minimum design loads, and experience with wind and snow load calculations
- Experience with engineering software such as LecWall, Mathcad, Enercalc, Concise