Facilities Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Civil Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and repair of concrete and steel structures.  They will work together with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on capital improvement projects to optimize quality while keeping to a schedule and budget.  The Facilities Civil Engineer must be project oriented and able to work well in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•          Evaluate machinery layouts and design foundations based on requirements.

•          Design infrastructure support for machinery.

•          On-site supervision of civil and millwright contractors during projects.

•          Perform on-site surveys and update plant records and layouts as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•          Knowledge of drafting standards and tolerances.

•          Experience with AutoCAD 2D layouts.

•          Experience with 3D modeling is a plus.

•          Organized record keeping skills.

•          Ability to create bid packages and work with outside vendors for RFQs.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering, and a working knowledge of foundation design.
• They must also have formal training in drafting techniques and standards.
• The ideal candidate will have working experience in a construction environment, and the ability to work with contractors.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing environments is a plus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:             YES  ☒NO  ☐

Travel requirements will consist of 35% to 50% during periods of increased project work. A 25% typical travel requirement can be expected otherwise.

The Okonite Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description is subject to change at any time.

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.

Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882. \r\n\r\nIn June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. \r\n\r\nToday, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables. \r\n\r\nOkonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.