Summary
This position is an engineering track position, responsible for: applying and learning engineering design methodologies; use in-house engineering software; performing engineering design for components and connections, 3D finite element modeling of components, 3D modeling of structures under some guidance of senior staff; performing document preparation in both CAD and BIM environments; and, as requested, manage staff to successfully perform assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Architectural, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Masters preferred or equivalent work- and industry related experience (as allowed under licensure by the state of Illinois).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred, in state of Illinois plus 3+ years of diverse project experience in the design of buildings
- Experience in precast prestressed concrete design a plus
Requirements
- Basic communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to:
- work from verbal and written technical direction from senior staff at an advanced level
- work effectively within a team environment with a group of diverse professionals
- read and interpret technical and construction documents
- organize and manage own time effectively
- manage multiple staff members effectively with limited guidance from senior engineering staff
- organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks effectively with limited guidance from senior engineering staff
- organize, plan, perform, and manage simple projects effectively with limited guidance from senior engineering staff
- back check own work and strives for quality
- work with conceptual concepts to develop sales models
- Solid understanding of:
- structural analysis/design fundamentals
- 3D finite element analysis
- diaphragm analysis and design
- snow, seismic and wind analysis and design
- structural integrity requirements
- current building and material codes
- commercially-available office software (Word, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam, etc.)
- CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla or equivalent
- engineering software such as RAM suite of programs, Risa, TEDDS, LEC Wall, etc. or equivalent;
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new engineering principles and stay abreast of code changes outside the office environment
- Able to work extended periods (multiple hours) of the day at a computer
- Able to visit job site and function in rough outdoor environment (cold, heat, humidity and inclement weather)
- Able to function for extended periods in a manufacturing plant exposed to cold, heat, humidity, and dust
- Possess a basic understanding of precast plant issues including casting and bed rules
- Possess a basic understanding of precast erection issues and temporary bracing requirements
- Possess a basic understanding of bed and plant scheduling
Responsibilities
- Prepare ALL work in accordance with approved office processes, formats and standards
- Define design and documentation tasks required to design a simple building and its components, under direction of senior engineering staff
- Work on assigned tasks and projects, under direction of senior engineering staff, performing engineering analyses and calculations
- Work on assigned tasks and projects, under direction of senior engineering staff, preparing required documents in CAD and BIM format
- Perform 3D finite element analysis and design under direction of senior engineering staff
- Perform tasks accurately and on time with necessary guidance, and proactively seek advice on tasks as needed
- Meet task and project deadlines and adhere to budgeted hours
- Volunteers to work hours need to meet deadlines
- Volunteers to work additional hours to assist other (not assigned work) to meet deadlines
- When asked, works hours needed to meet deadlines
- When asked, works additional hours to assist others (not assigned work) to meet deadlines
- Manager other staff members, as required, when assigned as a Task Leader
- Participate in activities within and outside the office that increase personal engineering capabilities
- Participate in external/in-house seminars and training activities/sessions
- Participate in the development of in-house design templates, checklist and standards
- Coach and mentor junior staff, as appropriate and as required
- Perform other duties as assigned