Essential Functions:
- Prepare calculations and drawings to support structural design of product to include concrete reinforcement, product sizing, connection requirements and overall stability analysis to meet customer demands and building codes. (Hollowcore, plank, beams, columns, slabs, wall panels)
- Examine general plans, specifications and cost estimates to ensure drawings match customer expectations.
- Produce preliminary engineering calculations and design work for use by Sales and Estimating in the bidding process.
- Coordinate documentation and communication of construction details, loadings, etc. with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Responsible for checking production piece drawings for proper reinforcing, lifting and stressing requirements.
- Respond to requests to review pre-pour and post-pour conditions, investigate damaged product or design issues to assure integrity of product and/or offer solutions for change or repair. Review cull reports and provide solutions within 24 hours.
- Respond to inquiries by Field employees or External Customers to resolve design issues and/or address damaged product(s) on jobsites. Provide solutions that are timely and cost effective without jeopardizing product reliability.
- Provide answers to questions from Outsourcers.
- Create spreadsheets and other tools to standardize processes and improve efficiencies.
- Stay current with building code changes.
- Assist with coaching and training of EIT and drafters as requested by Engineering Manager.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and standardize processes.
- Attend design meetings to discuss opportunities and solutions using company products.
- Continuing education to maintain PE license(s)
Education and Experience:
- PE License required
- BS degree in Civil Engineering
- 2-4 years experience in construction or the design/manufacture of precast
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Team player.
- Knowledge of precast/prestressed concrete properties and processes for structural and architectural products.
- Able to read and adjust blueprints and other construction documents.
- Knowledge of structural engineering design practices and construction methods.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Risa, and Concise. Eli Plan software, in addition to a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel macros, and Project. HILTI-PROFIS Anchor.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines; Project management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good listener.
- Desire and ability to train others desirable.
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Good documentation skills.
- High spatial intelligence and math aptitude.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of building codes and design standards.
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