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Project Engineer III

Crunchbase$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong background in structural steel connection design adhering to AISC standards
  • Proficient in AWS D1.1 welding requirements and ASTM material specifications
  • Leadership experience managing engineering or detailing teams
  • Hands-on expertise with Tekla Structures and BIM model management
  • Familiarity with fabrication workflows and shop constraints

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage outsourced engineering and detailing teams
  • Deliver accurate, fabrication-ready engineering drawings and connection designs
  • Ensure engineering designs are compliant with industry codes and ready for fabrication
  • Align engineering outputs with procurement timelines and production schedules
  • Support estimating in the bidding and project setup process
  • Interface with customers and EPC contractors to maintain alignment on project requirements
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting fabrication and schedule

Benefits

  • Multiple health care insurance options
  • Dental benefits available
  • 401k plan offered
  • Disability insurance included
  • Accrued paid time off from day one
  • Eight paid company holidays
  • Opportunities for overtime work
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee discounts available through LifeMart
Full Job Description
Orizon, a Spitzer company under the Race Rock platform, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering and detailing in support of structural steel fabrication operations.

This role is responsible for delivering accurate, fabrication-ready engineering output, including connection design, while ensuring alignment between engineering, estimating, shop operations, and customer requirements.

This is a production-driven leadership role. Success is measured by the ability to produce clear, buildable engineering deliverables, maintain schedule, and eliminate rework in the shop.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage outsourced engineering and detailing teams
  • Deliver accurate, buildable drawings, connection designs, and Tekla models
  • Ensure all designs are code-compliant, practical, in alignment with contract documents, and fabrication-ready
  • Align engineering output with procurement deliverables, tracking system upload data, CNC files, shop capabilities, sequencing, and production schedules
  • Coordinate with estimating to support bidding and project setup
  • Interface with customers, EPC contractors, and customer engineering teams
  • Identify and resolve issues before they impact fabrication or schedule
  • Support continuous improvement in engineering quality, speed, and consistency


Tekla / BIM (Required)
  • Hands-on proficiency in Tekla Structures
  • Experience importing BIM models (IFC, Revit, etc.) into Tekla/SDS2
  • Ability to clean, validate, and manage model data for fabrication use
  • Experience producing outputs that support shop drawings and CNC/automated equipment


Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)
  • Structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong experience in structural steel connection design (AISC-based)
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements and ASTM material specifications, with the ability to apply them directly to fabrication and connection design
  • Experience working with or supporting EPC contractors (e.g., Fluor, Bechtel, etc.)
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering or detailing teams
  • Hands-on experience with Tekla Structures and BIM model management
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Fabrication workflows
    • Shop constraints and sequencing
    • Engineering deliverables tied to production and schedule


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Structural or Civil preferred)
  • PE license (preferred)
  • Experience with AISC certification environments
  • Familiarity with automated fabrication systems (e.g., Voortman)
  • Experience supporting estimating or project cost alignment


Operational Expectations
  • Engineering deliverables are right the first time and ready for fabrication
  • Connection designs are efficient, buildable, and support production
  • Engineering and shop operations remain fully aligned
  • RFIs, rework, and production delays are minimized
  • Engineering supports both standard shapes and tubular work as required


Employee Driven Benefits

At Spitzer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

  • Health Care Insurance (multiple plans to choose from!)
  • Dental Benefit options
  • 401k plan
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
  • Eight paid company holidays
  • Plenty of Overtime Opportunities!
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts with LifeMart!


Oh, and $alary

Of course, we didn't forget salary... Spitzer offers competitive pay depending on education, certifications, and experience.

Work Schedule

The Project Engineer will work Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. Spitzer currently runs two shifts, Monday through Friday with overtime on weekend work as needed. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.

Application Process

If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, complete our online application! We look forward to hearing from you!

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