Formwork Engineer I-Houston

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc Location: Houston, TX, US, 77060 Req ID : 7491 Travel: Up to 25% Number of Openings: 1 Lay a strong foundation for your future with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. No two days are the same with our diverse team. From day one, you’ll be trusted with real responsibilities and make meaningful contributions to significant projects. You’ll work with experts and mentors at the top of their game, have support to explore fulfilling career paths, and be part of a team that is invested in your development. If you’re hungry to achieve more and determined to distinguish yourself through grit and tenacity, you’ll have everything you need to build on your dreams. Go further, faster, with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker. Summary The Formwork Engineer I assists in the design and preparation of formwork layout drawings. Under the guidance of senior engineering, supports the project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical form systems are incorporated into the project design. Roles and Responsibilities The Formwork Engineer I will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner: Calculates preliminary loads for shoring, forming and reshoring Determines member sizes and proper spacing Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane Confirms framing layouts meet the design load requirements Designs the lifting and rigging equipment Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors Presents all calculations for review to the assigned Formwork Engineer II or III Provides design calculations for the production of formwork shop drawings Produces preliminary crane layout drawings based on design calculations Identifies safety issues on the drawings Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork Reviews construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications Produce RFIs to resolve conflicts Produces repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout Maintains project drawing files Plots and assembles drawings per standards set by the Engineering Department Compares and checks their production drawings to the construction documents Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop Provides quantity take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment Monitors shop production with the field progress Produces work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms to be shipped to the field Establishes delivery dates for formwork delivered to project Performs inspection of detailed formwork installations Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in AutoCAD Basic understanding of BIM The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets Ability to use, understand and interpret structural analysis software Ability to work in a team environment Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to think outside of the box At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. In addition to offering great pay, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to move forward and upward. Make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the structures you help build. Join a company that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness so you can build a legacy you will be proud of. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer. Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and asking for HR. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.