Vertical Transportation Engineer

Parsons Corporation

$103K — $181K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree with 7-10+ years of related experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required, with ability for reciprocity in additional states
  • Experience in elevator/escalator design and specification necessary
  • Proficient in developing performance specifications for vertical transportation systems
  • Familiarity with industrial, transit, or commercial facilities essential
  • Skilled in reviewing electronic drawings and use of BIM or 3-D CAD software is a plus
  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review vertical transportation drawings, specifications, and reports
  • Attend meetings with design personnel virtually and in-person
  • Coordinate and communicate design aspects of VT systems to clients
  • Ensure compliance of design with applicable codes and regulations
  • Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, and material takeoffs
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections for facility rehabilitation
  • Provide engineering support to construction and review vendor submittals

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description
Job Description:

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What You'll Be Doing:
  • Completes a variety of assignments such as developing, analyzing and/or reviewing vertical transportation drawings, specifications, reports, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes
  • Able to attend meetings with design personnel both virtual and in-person
  • Be client-facing and able to coordinate and communicate design aspects of VT systems. Possess strong people management and leadership skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Has solid and demonstrable understanding of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways including associated codes, standards, and industry practices
  • Coordinates design among various disciplines including structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, communications, and similar VT-interfacing disciplines
  • Prepares standard engineering calculations, white papers, material quality takeoffs, estimates, and other associated design documentation
  • Conducts site surveys, inspections, and as-built reviews as part of facility rehabilitation and renewals
  • Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
  • Performs engineering support to construction by reviewing vendor submittals, respond to request for information (RFI), and executing design changes as required for client and/or construction changes
  • Performs site surveys of existing facilities for as-build generation, rehabilitation designs, and for construction support of new facilities. Adherence to a Zero-Incident safety goal is expected
  • Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract
  • Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities
  • Reviews supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses
  • Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • 4-year degree with 7-10+ years of related experience
  • Experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the elevator/escalator industry
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is required, with the ability to obtain reciprocity and/or comity in additional states
  • Experience with industrial, transit, or commercial facilities is essential
  • Ability to develop performance specifications for all aspects of vertical transportation and direct the development of interfacing drawings
  • Experience reviewing and commenting on drawings electronically (i.e., PDF versions)
  • The use of BIM or other 3-D CAD and experience with scheduling software or file management software are a plus
  • Experience in the design and specification of a vertical transportation systems is essential
  • Candidate shall be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight
  • Experience working with a design group of lower-level Engineers and CAD Designer/Drafters in the production of multiple projects or sub-tasks simultaneously
  • Refer to Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • The use of BIM or other 3-D CAD and experience with scheduling software or file management software are a plus
  • Further experience in any of the following specialty areas is beneficial but not required: fire suppression systems, building management systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, and electrical power distribution


Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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