Engineering Specialist

About ClarkDietrich Engineering Services

We are a leading provider of engineering services, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. Our team of experts is passionate about fostering growth opportunities, community involvement, and a team-oriented atmosphere.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to join our team. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis, engineering, and drafting tasks related to cold-formed steel framing in a fast-paced and high-volume, professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with our customers through courteous phone conversations and prompt customer service.
• Increase the specification of ClarkDietrich through shop drawings and by providing technical information to customers.
• Develop 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 ClarkDietrich through shop drawings and provide technical information to clients.
• Independently make decisions on the 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.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who excels in a team environment, can perform engineering tasks in a group or individual setting, exhibits excellent multi-tasking and time management skills, and communicates effectively in all mediums, including verbal, written, and calculations. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented, solution-driven, and willing to perform team tasks within and outside of traditional engineering roles to deliver the entire project on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our client/customer.

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of structural engineering and a formal education in building design is preferred.
• Flexibility in design with the 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, including expertise in AUTOCAD and Revit. Experience in BIM is a plus.

Communication Skills

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

Management Skills

• Manage projects effectively through notifications to team members of conflicts and deadlines.
• Maintain exceptional rapport with internal and external clients through proper time management, project task management, and task focus.
• Build on demonstrated skill set to reach project completion and office goals through a positive team spirit.
• Willingness to perform all team tasks required to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil/Structural preferred, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and other disciplines that include statics coursework will be considered).
• Must possess Professional Engineering certification or have the ability to take the exam to become an Engineer-in-Training.
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written media.

Mathematical Skills

• Advanced math skills including geometry, calculus, and finite element methods.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to analyze complex data.

Physical Demands

• Position requires occasional travel to job site locations, client offices, and trade shows.

Work Environment

• Office, job sites, and manufacturing facilities.

ClarkDietrich Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Life Insurance).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual Incentive.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Certification Reimbursement Program.
• Community Service Day.