Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service.

From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

The Project Engineer 1 is an entry-level engineering position that prepares visual representations of EFCO products for safe and efficient use in manufacturing and construction. This role supports other engineering positions within EFCO and has no direct reports.

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with other key personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure engineering designs align with EFCO’s Quality standards and customer needs.

• Complete all required training, including EFCO’s core value training, policies, procedures, and forming systems.
• Learn and apply EFCO’s drafting and engineering standards.
• Leverage effective oral and written communication to ensure adoption of standards while fostering Innovation in engineering practices.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Experience:
  
  Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Certification(s) and License(s):
  Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent if available) before advancing to higher engineering levels.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Other Requirements:
  Problem‑solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus. Some travel is necessary.

• Communication:
  Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
• Mathematics:
  Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job‑related functions.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiently uses job‑specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

• This role will be based out of our Orlando, FL location.

Medium:
Exerting 20 to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10–25 lbs force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Light Work.

To Ensure a Safe Work Environment While Meeting The Physical Demands Of The Job You Must Be Able To Perform The Following Physical And Mental Tasks With Or With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation

• Balancing – Maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, sitting, standing, etc.:
  Constantly
• Repetitive Motions – Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers:
  Occasionally
• Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time:
  Frequently Stooping – Bending at the waist:
  Occasionally
• Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 50 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.:
  Occasionally
• Hearing – Must be able to discern warning sounds and spoken language:
  Frequently
• Talking:
  Frequently
• Cap…