Design Product Engineer (EIT) - Graduate Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist with structural/civil engineering design support for all Precast plants and personnel necessary for the promotion, sale and manufacturing of precast concrete products. This requires the ability to develop a thorough understanding of the structural design requirements of all products the company manufactures. Can also include providing technical support for concrete mix designs, development of new products, processes, and plant improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Graduate Civil Engineer (EIT) include but is not limited to the following:

·       Provide structural designs for full range of precast products manufactured by the Precast Infrastructure plants including vaults, pipe, box culverts, catch basins, manholes, wingwalls and other precast concrete products as directed and under the supervision of the Director of Engineering.

·       Ability and initiative to become knowledgeable with design concepts and theory for all current products including vaults, pipe, box culverts, manholes and specialty precast.

·       Analyze civil plans and specifications to understand project requirements.

·       Prepare and review project specific CAD drawings.

·       Understand concrete mix designs and serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing plants as needed.

·       Assist in submittal preparation, submittal approval from Engineer and review production drawings.

·       Prepare and review bills of material (BOMs)

·       Support production with cost savings projects related to process or product design.

·       Communicate and support project sales representatives, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams on any design related questions and/or issues.

·       Engage with and participate in precast industry specific associations (MSPCA, APCA, NPCA, etc.) and work with engineers for public utilities, government entities, and other vendors.

·       Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

·       Must embrace and support core values Accountability, Commitment and Teamwork

·       Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

MINIMUM COMPENTENCIES:

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Able to read, write and speak in English language.

·       Must be a self-starter.

·       Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.

·       Ability to function in a fast paced growing role and department.

·       Ability to work effectively as a team member, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

·       Ability to work with sales, engineering, drafting and production teams to turn projects over in a timely manner.

·       Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. 

·       Must be able to review project plans as needed.

·       Must be able to assist management with production problems & develop sound solutions.

·       Must be able to receive & execute verbal and written instructions and document instructions in organized manner.

·       Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

·       Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. 

·       Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

·       Basic knowledge of ACI 318, AASHTO LRFD, and other applicable design codes.

·       Ability to use various computer programs, including AutoCAD, Solidworks, and MathCAD with a minimum of one year experience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·       Bachelor of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering from accredited university, Master of Science in Civil Engineering preferred.

·       Minimum 1-year work experience in a professional environment, precast and/or manufacturing preferred.

·       E.I.T Certification (or the ability to obtain with 6 months of hire).

·       Preferred Concrete Design course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:

·       Standing/Sit:  Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.

·       Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type.

·       Feeling:  Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

·       Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another. 

·       Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

·       Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.

·       Hearing:  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

·       Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.

Up to 2/3 of the time:

·       Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines.

Less than 1/3 of the time:

·       Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.

·       Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

·       Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

·       Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production

·       Stooping: Positions self to lift items off the floor.

·       Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.

·       Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position.

Physical Requirements

·       Medium work:  Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity

·       The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Vision Requirements:

Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:

·       Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:

·       Distance vision (clear feet at 20 feet or more)

·       Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Weather Conditions

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.

Noise Levels

Over 2/3 of the time:

·       Moderate noise to loud noise when in production

·       Quiet conditions when working in the office

Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:

·     Hard Hat

·     Safety Glasses

·     Steel-toed Boots

·     Hearing Protection

·     Reflective Vest

Northwest Pipe Company is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of welded steel and precast water infrastructure products, employing over 900 skilled workers in locations across North America. With positions ranging from the manufacturing floor to sales, and from engineering to administration and management, Northwest Pipe offers rewarding work experiences and opportunities to grow your career. We know our success depends on the unique contributions of our diverse employees, and we're committed to promoting and valuing diversity and inclusion as we continue to grow our team.

Company Description

Northwest Pipe Company is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of welded steel and precast water infrastructure products, employing over 900 skilled workers in locations across North America. With positions ranging from the manufacturing floor to sales, and from engineering to administration and management, Northwest Pipe offers rewarding work experiences and opportunities to grow your career. We know our success depends on the unique contributions of our diverse employees, and we're committed to promoting and valuing diversity and inclusion as we continue to grow our team.