Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer

Our client, a Construction Products Manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Professional Engineer to help develop real-world solutions for our customers and take designs to the next level. In this critical role, you will work closely with a team of Project Technicians. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated fast learner and innovative thinker who can drive our solutions-based business model and motivate and engage team members at every level. This position also requires outstanding interpersonal skills, a willingness to embrace change, and to be open to new ideas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare Structural Designs for non-prestressed, precast concrete structure types such as: drainage inlets, storm and sanitary manholes, box culverts, pipe end walls/retaining walls, liquid-holding tanks, dry utility vaults, and underground detention systems.
• Oversee the relevant and appropriate review and permitting processes.
• Apply technical knowledge in the development of feasibility analyses for project specifications, ensuring that all stakeholder expectations are met.
• Prepare formal correspondence to justify or explain aspects of design, production, or product repair.
• Track project progress, compiling technical reports, specifications, and calculations for internal and external parties.
• Develop and maintain current project databases and create secondary systems when necessary.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Civil engineering experience and/or a strong understanding of civil design.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven networking skills and ability to establish effective and meaningful relationships.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and technical aptitude to understand the industry, products, and customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, folder navigation and management, and database management software.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong familiarity with the following design criteria: LRFD bridge design, strength design, analysis of moving live loads on structures produced by vehicles, trains, aircraft, etc., soil/ structure interaction, flotation resistance, product lifting considerations, embedded plates/ anchor design, Environmental Engineering criteria, some seismic design criteria, serviceability and durability considerations, and certain stability analysis.
• Knowledge of the following structures design codes: State DOT standards and specifications, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specifications, ACI 318-19, ACI 350-20, various ASTM product type codes (i.e., ASTM C76, ASTM C478, ASTM C507, ASTM A615/A706, ASTM C857), AREMA, and FAA structure design criteria.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an engineer.
• Strong testing and database design capabilities.
• Strong understanding of automated/manual manufacturing processes.
• Strong focus on quality control.
• Licensure in VA, MD, WV, NC, SC, FL or GA and ability to obtain licensure in other operating states (client will pay for licensure renewals and continuous education requirements).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering from an NSPE-accredited program.
• Professional engineer (PE) certification.
• Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
• Strong project/team management skills.