Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Position Summary

We are seeking a technically skilled and highly organized Project Engineer – Steel Detailing to support the successful execution of structural and miscellaneous metals projects. This role serves as a key liaison between the detailing team, project management, fabrication, and erectors. The ideal candidate will oversee the flow of detailing information, coordinate drawing approvals, and ensure alignment between design documents and shop fabrication requirements.

• Manage and coordinate the work of external detailing subcontractors to ensure high-quality shop and erection drawings are delivered on schedule.
• Manage the detailing budget for assigned projects, including tracking hours and costs, and identifying potential savings opportunities.
• Verify that all detail drawings conform to applicable industry codes, contract drawings, and project specifications.
• Oversee all aspects of the detailing process for assigned projects, including drawing production, checking, electronic file management, and bolt lists.
• Monitor drawing schedules proactively, anticipate potential delays or issues, and promptly communicate concerns to the Engineering manager, Project Manager, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve detailing-related issues or recommend solutions, especially when fabrication nonconformities arise; escalated to the Engineering Manager as needed.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project files documenting all drawing submissions, approvals, revisions, RFIs, and fabrication packages.
• Review and validate change order requests from external detailing subcontractors for accuracy and completeness.

• Excellent ability to coordinate the work of outside detailers on multiple projects at the same time.
• Excellent skills in leading or working as a member of a team.
• Excellent knowledge of AISC and AWS codes, shop fabrication and steel erection methods and processes, and general construction practices.
• Excellent knowledge and skill in the use of detailing software and proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
• Superior skill and ability to communicate, document and resolve problems and questions in a clear and timely manner.
• Superior knowledge and skill to develop and maintain drawing schedules and hold teams accountable to meet schedules.

• 2-5 years of experience in steel fabrication, detailing coordination, or construction engineering.
• Familiarity with detailing/modeling platforms such as SDS2, Tekla, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and document control tools (Bluebeam, Procore, Share File, etc.).

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Understanding of fabrication tolerances, field fit-up, and sequencing erection.
• Ability to perform basic model navigation and markups within BIM software.
• Experience coordinating with or reviewing work from third‑party detailers.

• Stand occasionally over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
• Walk occasionally; distances range from a few feet to several hundred feet.
• Sit frequently to continuously over the course of the shift.
• Lift weights up to 30 pounds occasionally from floor to head level; lift up to 50 pounds rarely to occasionally from floor to chest level; carry as described.
• Climb occasionally onto steps or ladders; stoop or crouch occasionally; kneel occasionally; crawl occasionally up to 10 feet; reach forward occasionally to frequently; reach overhead occasionally; push and pull drawers open occasionally to frequently.
• Gross finger dexterity skills required for operating the mouse; fine finger dexterity is not required.

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week; hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on needs.
• Hearing sufficient for safety awareness; visual ability to read and interpret material satisfactorily.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions occasionally; exposure to fumes, odors and dusts occasionally; exposure to solvents, greases, oils and coolants occasionally.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment: steel‑toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

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