Design Engineer

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. We rely on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service. We are seeking a Design Engineer for our customer, CountyPrestress & Precast, LLC located inWestmont, IL. Job Duties: Take complete ownership of a project from its conception or when it is turned over to engineering from sales. Work closely with project coordinators as erection drawings are being prepared so that the project coordinators can work accurately and efficiently. Provide frame, component and connection designs for highly standardized and moderately complex projects. Prepare record calculations in accordance with the applicable codes and regulations for submittal to customers and building officials. In conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator, act as a liaison between County Prestress and contractor, owner, architect and erector. Check all erection drawings and, when necessary, check production piece drawings. Know the schedule for all phases of the project and make sure the customer's (including production) needs are met at all times. Provide sales engineering services to architects, engineers and customers when requested. Estimate major projects and review estimates provided by sales reps on assigned projects. Visit jobsites and County Prestress production facilities on a regular basis to become familiar with production and erection procedures and the problems that may occur. Provide timely solutions to production facilities or customer when problems occur. Always look for ways to revise a project or proceed in order to reduce costs and increase quality. Check validity of back charges and change orders on assigned projects and communicate within County Prestress as appropriate to prevent future similar back charges. Stay abreast of Code changes, technology advancements and new products & techniques as they relate to the precast/prestressed concrete industry. Develop software programs and tools to improve the efficiency of calculation preparation in the Engineering Department. Seals record calculations and shop drawings for work performed under their supervision. May assume a team lead role for work groups. Check accuracy of drawings prepared by Project Designers and Project Coordinators. When requested, review drawings and designs prepared by outside consultants. Relationships: Internal: Develop and coach junior engineers within the Engineering Department. Work with all other County Prestress departments to promote a strong working relationship. Be involved closely with County Prestress Project Management and Production Departments. External: Develop and maintain relationships with external engineers, architects and contractors. Maintain liaison with counterparts in our industry. Participate in industry organizations and technical committees as required. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Experience & Qualifications: Education: 4-year engineering degree with licensure as a Professional Engineer. Licensure as aStructural Engineer in Illinois and master's degree in civil or Structural engineering preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Experience in general building construction and precast concrete designand construction. Experience with structural analysis and design software. Previous Experience: 5 years as a precast design engineer or equivalent experience in buildingconstruction design.