Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, structural focus preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.
At least 2 years in precast concrete or related construction industry preferred.
Direct experience in precast or concrete industry is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Interface with sales, project management, and customers to generate engineering packages.
Generate designs and drawings from architectural and structural documents.
Manage multiple projects, utilizing internal or external resources for design.
Provide sales support as directed by the Engineering Manager.
Conduct field observations and write Observation Reports.
Lead and mentor junior designers and entry-level engineers on projects.
Review and check the work of EIT and Associate engineers.
Benefits
Onsite position in Petersburg, Virginia.
Opportunity for mentorship and leadership in engineering.
Engagement with diverse functional areas within the company.
Involvement in both design and field observation activities.
Full Job Description
Summary of Primary Functions: As the Precast Engineer, PE, you will be managing the design and engineering of projects and providing engineering interface for these projects with all other functional areas of the company while mentoring less experienced associates.
This is an Onsite position based in Petersburg, Virginia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.
Interfaces with sales, estimating, project management, and operations, as well as the customer (general contractor and architect/engineer) to accomplish the task of engineering package generation, submittal and approval. Then, supplies the plant with details and information for fabrication and erector with plans and information for construction and for resolving any questions, conflicts or issues in these areas as they may arise.
Responsible for generating designs and drawings for the precast concrete system from construction documents consisting of architectural and structural drawings and specifications. Certain projects may be designed from conceptual information only.
Responsible for managing the design and drafting of several projects at a time, either with internal resources or utilizing outside resources. If internal, the individual will typically self-perform the design or at least the more complex portion of the design if junior level engineers are also involved.
Provides sales support as assigned by Engineering Manager.
Responsible for performing field observations on projects. This will include writing Observation Reports along with development and tracking of field repairs.
May lead two to four designers and one or two entry-level engineers on a project-by-project basis.
Will check the work of the EIT and Associate engineer on a project-by-project basis.
Job Specifications or Qualifications:
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Registration as a PE is required.
Education: Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required: with a structural focus preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of related experience is required, with at least 2 years of experience in the precast concrete, concrete construction, civil construction, or related construction industry preferred. Direct precast or concrete industry experience is highly desirable but not required.
