Professional Engineering Consultants

Project Engineer-Structural

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution required
  • Minimum of four years engineering experience
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required
  • Proficiency in BIM/CAD software like AutoCAD and Revit
  • Strong knowledge of building codes and design standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple projects effectively

Responsibilities

  • Manage project completion adhering to quality assurance standards
  • Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
  • Assist in project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
  • Direct engineering design and coordinate with design staff
  • Advise the Project Manager on potential project risks
  • Conduct design computations using both manual and computer methods
  • Mentor and train junior staff

Benefits

  • Emphasis on work-life balance
  • Collaborative and friendly office environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Business casual dress code
  • Supportive culture with focus on career growth
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Project Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, directing and/or leading other design professionals within their discipline, and working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC's Clients. This position will be responsible for providing design deliverables for a variety of projects, while maintaining PEC's standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualify assurance policies, standards and project specifications
  • Prepare and review engineering plans and drawings
  • Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
  • Performs and/or directs engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
  • Serves as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion
  • Performs and/or directs design computations by hand and by computer software
  • Uses experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
  • Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Oversees tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
  • Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
  • Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
  • Mentors, trains and develops less experienced staff
  • Participates in business development activities to include developing and maintaining relationships with clients
  • Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
  • Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and design standards
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software as described below:
    1. AutoDesk Revit
    2. AutoDesk AutoCAD
    3. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
    4. Bluebeam Revu
    5. RISA/RAM
    6. Enercalc
  • Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components as described below: Electrical Equipment Layout and Room Sizing
    1. Structural Design & Calculations for Buildings
      • Load Path Analysis
      • Lateral Analysis - Seismic and Wind Load
      • Lateral force-resisting systems
      • Structural Elements Design (beams, columns, joists, slabs, walls, and foundations)
    2. Structural Materials (Steel, Concrete, Masonry, Wood)
    3. Storm Shelters
    4. Deep Foundation Systems
    5. Precision Equipment/Machine Foundations
    6. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Foundations
    7. Building Condition Assessments
    8. Structural Repair/Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of a B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited college is required.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in engineering.

License and Certification:
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the location of practice is required.

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):
  • N/A


About Professional Engineering Consultants

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering. The company was founded in 1965 by a group of engineers in Wichita, Kansas. PEC has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the Midwest, with offices in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company has worked on a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, water treatment plants, and commercial buildings. As of 2020, PEC has over 300 employees and generates over $50 million in annual revenue.
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