Structural Design Engineer

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? Clark Dietrich Engineering Services fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL
. Apply for a Project Engineer position with the Merrillville office of Clark Dietrich Engineering Services, LLC.

This position is responsible for performing structural analysis, engineering (civil) and drafting tasks related to cold formed steel framing in a fast paced and high volume, professional office environment.

• Maintains relationship with Clark Dietrich's customers through courteous phone conversations with prompt customer service.
• Increases the specification of Clark Dietrich through shop drawings and by providing technical information to customers.
• Develops relationships with CDBS Account Representatives, Territory Managers and Regional Sales staff.

• Read and accurately interpret drawings.
• Notify Project Manager of any scheduling conflicts.
• Produce a CAD/BIM production detail drawing package of cold-formed steel structures including fully detailed curtain wall and load bearing plan views, section views 3D, isometric and other structural details.
• Produce the design of cold-formed steel structures including curtain and load bearing wall, lateral bracing and/or stability analysis and truss designs.
• Produce calculations in a logical, reviewable and presentable format for internal review/approval and submission to the client.
• Perform structural calculations using analysis programs or manual methods as necessary to complete the calculations.
• Collaborate with team members to accurately complete engineering tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensure project drawings and calculations are reviewed and approved by the Project Manager, Engineering Manager or General Manager.
• Increase the specification of Clark Dietrich through shop drawings and provide technical information to clients.
• Independently make decisions on type of methods to employ in structural design to effectively protect the safety, health and welfare of the public.
• Provide assistance to General Manager, Engineering Managers and Project Managers to resolve project challenges and deadlines to the satisfaction of the client.

• Manage daily office and engineering duties through tools utilized by management.
• Maintain a clean office environment.
• Cooperatively work with all team members.
• Participate and engage in office meetings and discussions.
• Support technical services by answering engineering design related questions, and completing drawings or calculations as needed.
• Build on demonstrated skillset to reach project completion and office goals through a positive team spirit, and willingness to perform all team tasks required to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client.

• Be a model of corporate and division mission statement.
• Understand, follow, and demonstrate department compliance of all human resource related laws, regulations, and company rules related to: health, safety, harassment, and ethics.
• Report non-compliance.

• A thorough knowledge of structural engineering and a formal education in building design is preferred.
• Flexibility in design with ability to solve problems with various approaches.
• Ability to perform engineering duties using a computer and computer analysis.
• A working knowledge of structural building components, including CAD-related experience in structural building application is required.
• Formal education in framing standards, familiarity with, and understanding of framing installation methods, as well as the assembly of structural building components.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software to perform analysis required. Includes expertise in AUTOCAD and Revit. Experience in BIM a Plus.

• Effectively prepares written correspondence in a professional manner.
• Effectively presents verbal presentations.
• Cooperatively communicates with team members.

• Manage projects…