Project Engineer, Structural Steel

Job Description

Job Description

As a structural steel project engineer this position will attend meetings related to the job they are assigned to, review project documents, arrange for and track deliveries and inspections. In addition they will prepare, review, submit, and track RFIs (Request for Information), and prepare, review, submit, and track submittals. Other responsibilities will be to prepare, log and track NCRs, with FE assistance. Prepare redlines and submit the documents to Project Admin and BIM personnel.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Attend job specific meetings
  • Any client meeting where RFIs or Submittals are discussed, design meetings, with the ability to clearly organize review and submit these documents.
  • Gather/Document information obtained and report to the Project Manager if PM is not in attendance of a meeting.
  • Take meeting minutes for meetings hosted by EZARC
• Review Project Documents
  • Ensure that the most current drawings are being used in the field and by trade partners
• Deliveries
  • Place material orders as needed or track deliveries arriving to site
  • Ensure field team (Superintendent, Field Engineer, General Foreman) know what is coming and when
  • If Field Engineer reports any issues with material deliveries, work with shipping party to correct
• Inspections
  • Ensure documentation is complete and filed
  • Submit inspection reports to General Contractor, if required
• Prepare, Review, Submit, and Track RFIs (Request for Information)
  • RFI's are intended to notify the contractor that we have an issue in the field, or with the project documents/design and require a solution from an Engineer to overcome the problem.
  • Consider proposing a solution to the Engineer, especially if constructability may be a concern. Keep in mind, we are not licensed engineers - it is up to the Engineer to decide if the solution is acceptable. Refer to RFI checklist and obtain PM review before submission.
• Prepare, Review, Submit, and Track Submittals
  • At the start of a project, identify all submittals required on a project. This is usually found in the project specifications and may include shop drawings, product data for materials, QC processes, subcontracted scope, etc.
  • Obtain submittals from vendors and subcontractors
  • Review submittals for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
  • Track submittals review time by GC/EOR
  • Once submittals are returned, distribute internally and to appropriate parties
  • Track any necessary revisions and ensure revised submittals follow the same process
• Prepare, Log and Track NCRs, with FE assistance
• Prepare Redlines and submit the documents to Project Admin and BIM personnel
• Use computer programs such as Navisworks, Trimble, Bluebeam, Vista, Microsoft Office Products, Tekla, etc.
• Be a team player and support the project team; we wear many hats and do whatever is needed to ensure the project success!

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a technical field preferred, or three years of experience in the steel fabrication industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings