Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Summary of Job

This is an engineering-track position, responsible for: leading a team in the design of buildings, including performing engineering design for components and connections, 3D finite element modeling of components, 3D modeling of structures; performing document preparation in both CAD and BIM environments; and managing project and project team to successful completion.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's in architectural, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Masters preferred, or equivalent work- and industry-related experience (as allowed under licensure by the state of Illinois).

- Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in state of Illinois

- 7+ years of diverse project experience in the design of buildings with demonstrated professional growth

- Experience in precast prestressed concrete design a plus

Requirements (or Key Attributes)

- Successfully demonstrated through experience or observation the duties of a Sr. Design Engineer

- Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written

- Demonstrated ability to:

- work from verbal and written technical direction from senior staff proficiently

- work effectively within a team environment with a group of diverse professionals

- read and interpret technical and construction documents

- organize and manage own time effectively

- manage multiple staff members effectively

- organize, plan, and perform multiple tasks effectively

- organize, plan, perform, and manage multiple projects effectively with minimal guidance by senior engineering staff

- keep up with code changes with effort inside and outside the office

- back check own work and strives for quality

- back check work of other successfully, meeting established quality goals

- work with conceptual concepts to develop sales models

- Advanced understanding of:

- structural analysis/design fundamentals

- 3D finite element analysis

- diaphragm analysis and design

- snow, seismic and wind analysis and design

- structural integrity requirements

- current building and material codes

- commercially-available office software (Word, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam, etc.)

- 3D modeling and drafting software such AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla or equivalent

- engineering software such as RAM suite, Risa, TEDDS, LEC Wall, etc. or equivalent;

- Demonstrated willingness to learn new engineering principles and stay abreast of code changes outside the office environment

- Inspires confidence internally and externally in knowledge of structures and work product

- Able to work long periods (multiple hours) of the day at a computer

- Able to visit job site and function in rough outdoor environment (cold, heat, humidity and inclement weather)

- Able to function for extended periods in a manufacturing plant exposed to cold, heat, humidity, and dust

- Possess an advanced understanding of precast plant issues including casting and bed rules

- Possess an advanced understanding of precast erection issues and temporary bracing requirements

- Possess an advanced understanding of bed and plant scheduling

Responsibilities

- Interface with internal and external clients

- Prepare ALL work in accordance with approved office processes, formats and standards

- Define tasks (both engineering and documents) required to analyze/design precast components and connections on multiple simple building projects, with minimal direction from senior engineering staff

- Work on assigned tasks and projects, with minimal direction from senior engineering staff, performing analysis and design of precast components and connections

- Work on assigned tasks and projects, with minimal direction of senior engineering staff, preparing required documents in CAD and BIM format

- Perform 3D finite element analysis and design with limited direction of senior engineering staff

- Proactively identify and raise concerns about structural issues and project scope

- Perform tasks accurately and on time with limited guidance, and proactively seek advice on tasks as needed

- Meet task and project deadlines, and adhere to budgeted hours

- Volunteers to work hours need to meet deadlines

- Volunteers to work additional hours to assist other (not assigned work) to meet deadlines

- When asked, works hours needed to meet deadlines

- When asked, works additional hours to assist others (not assigned work) to meet deadlines

- Manager other staff members, including time and tasks as required, when assigned as a Task or Project Leader

- Participate in activities within and outside the office that increase personal engineering capabilities

- Participate in external/in-house seminars and training activities/sessions

- Participate in the development of in-house design templates, checklist and standards

- Participates in engineering team leadership

- Assist VP Engineering in reviewing/approving percentage complete of consultant's billings on projects

- Assist VP Engineering in allocating staff resources to satisfy project demands and schedules

- Assist VP Engineering in allocating staff resources to meet required utilization rates

- Monitor assigned project budgets for staff adherence

- Coach and mentor junior staff, as appropriate and as required

- Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.