Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

I. Position Summary

Responsible for review of Structural design inputs, identify scope of work, preparing detail grating fabrication drawings. Upon project award, perform Detailing, drafting, 3D Modeling & checking as applicable for the Project. Partner with Sales & Operations team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Act as primary interface with      customer during the engineering / detailing phase of the project.
• Review contract documents,      establish scope of items along with any applicable exclusions.
• Provides or coordinates scope      changes to sales and customer.
• Performs detailed material      take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
• Obtain clarifications from customers      as needed for clarifying scope items.
• Participate in project kick-off      meetings as required.
• Coordinate with customers to      establish sequencing and priority of deliverables.
• Develops or manages requests for      information (RFI’s).
• Coordinate customer provided      structural 3D models for applicable items.
• 3D & 2D modeling, drafting, and      checking of drawings.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks      and deliverables in alignment with project schedules.
• Resolves issues or involves      appropriate departments for resolution. 
• Reviews for contract additions and      deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items.
• Checks project status upon receipt      of changes and evaluates impact. 
• Collaborate effectively within a      team environment.
• Coordinate with inside / outside      detailing groups where required.
• Resolves issues or involves      appropriate departments for resolution. 
• Occasional short-term travel may be      necessary.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs 

II. Basic Qualifications

A. Education 

• Bachelor’s       degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or       Construction Engineering or Management, preferable.

B. Experience 

· 3+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects, preferable.

C. Other requirements

· Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software.

· Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

· Excellent Technical Skills

· Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Must have customer-oriented approach to business situations 

III. Essential Functions

·  Reading and understanding structural steel design drawings / models

·  Detailing and 3D Modeling of Grating in CAD environment

·  Managing projects, drawings and project schedules

·  All work to be performed following the guidelines of applicable building codes, AISC, NISD  standard practices

IV. Preferred Qualifications

A. Education 

• Bachelor’s       degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering

B. Other requirements

· Understanding of general construction and manufacturing processes

· Knowledge in AWS D1.1 welding practices, OSHA safety standards, required

C. Other Skills

· Experienced reading Structural design drawings & specifications

· Working knowledge in 3D modeling and BIM process

· Experience in 3D modeling of Structural steel and Misc steel with Tekla structures software, preferable.

· Computer – Microsoft Office 

· Mathematical skills

V. Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.”