Project Engineer Overview

The position of Project Engineer carries the responsibility of performing the design calculations and detailing for a given project. This includes the precast member designs, connection designs, and handling/transportation requirements for various members on a given project. The Project Engineer will report to the Drafting and Design Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • All the engineering design and analysis required for a project including member design, connection design, handling and transportation, detailing, etc.
  • Create efficient and economic designs that are constructible
  • Communicates internally with lead drafter, project manager, sales, estimating, production, and erection throughout the project
  • Communicates externally with Structural Engineer of Record and the Architect
  • Perform various engineering checks during each phase of the drafting process to ensure engineering design and detailing is being followed
  • Organize and maintain the project calculations in an orderly and professional manner
  • Assist the production department with questions and or issues
  • Design concrete repairs for remedial action when required
  • Occasional site visit to perform a Field Report to ensure pieces are installed correctly and connections are being made per the erection details

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited University with a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 3 to 5 years minimum experience in Structural Design preferably in the Precast Prestressed Concrete Field
  • PE or SE License (AZ and NV Preferred or ability to obtain)
  • Proficient at reading contract documents as well as shop drawings and details
  • Possess the knowledge and understanding of various building codes and design standards such as IBC, ASCE 7 ACI 318, AISC, PCI.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, MathCAD, F.E.M. Software, and can easily learn various engineering software programs used for design
  • Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit Preferred)
  • Knowledge of basic concrete repairs
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Self-Motivated
  • Highly Organized
  • Capable of handling multiple projects in a face paced environment