Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer

Our client, a Construction Products Manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Professional Engineer to help develop real-world solutions for our customers and take designs to the next level. In this critical role, you will work closely with a team of Project Technicians. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated fast learner and innovative thinker who can drive our solutions-based business model and motivate and engage team members at every level.

This position also requires outstanding interpersonal skills, a willingness to embrace change, and to be open to new ideas.

• Prepare Structural Designs for non-prestressed, precast concrete structure types such as: drainage inlets, storm and sanitary manholes, box culverts, pipe end walls/retaining walls, liquid-holding tanks, dry utility vaults, and underground detention systems.
• Oversee the relevant and appropriate review and permitting processes.
• Apply technical knowledge in the development of feasibility analyses for project specifications, ensuring that all stakeholder expectations are met.
• Prepare formal correspondence to justify or explain aspects of design, production, or product repair.
• Track project progress, compiling technical reports, specifications, and calculations for internal and external parties.
• Develop and maintain current project databases and create secondary systems when necessary.

• Civil engineering experience and/or a strong understanding of civil design.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven networking skills and ability to establish effective and meaningful relationships.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and technical aptitude to understand the industry, products, and customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, folder navigation and management, and database management software.

• Strong familiarity with the following design criteria: LRFD bridge design, strength design, analysis of moving live loads on structures produced by vehicles, trains, aircraft, etc., soil/ structure interaction, flotation resistance, product lifting considerations, embedded plates/ anchor design, Environmental Engineering criteria, some seismic design criteria, serviceability and durability considerations, and certain stability analysis.
• Knowledge of the following structures design codes:
  State DOT standards and specifications, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specifications, ACI 318-19, ACI 350-20, various ASTM product type codes (i.e., ASTM C76, ASTM C478, ASTM C507, ASTM A615/A706, ASTM C857), AREMA, and FAA structure design criteria.

• 4+ years of experience as an engineer.
• Strong testing and database design capabilities.
• Strong understanding of automated/manual manufacturing processes.
• Strong focus on quality control.
• Licensure in VA, MD, WV, NC, SC, FL or GA and ability to obtain licensure in other operating states (client will pay for licensure renewals and continuous education requirements).

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering from an NSPE-accredited program.
• Professional engineer (PE) certification.
• Proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
• Strong project/team management skills.