Design Engineer

Summary: The Design Engineer is responsible for reviewing customer documents and Outside Engineer redlines for accuracy, efficiency, and coordination with Elevate Structures standards. They will review customer documents prior to the commencement of drafting on a project and provide general direction, pinpoint trouble areas or areas for potential value-engineering, and locate information that is missing to begin drafting. They will also review redlines from Outside Engineers for completion, accuracy, coordination, and value-engineering opportunities.

Core Functions

Perform review of customer documents (architectural/civil/MEP/etc.) and comment on potential design issues prior to commencing design.
Perform review of Outside Engineer redlines or drawings for conformance with ES standards
Determine if buildings can be value-engineered
Provide guidance to drafter for unique complex design conditions prior to drafting start.
Assist estimating and sales with structural designs and/or customer calls
Address construction and field issues promptly
Communicate with Outside Engineers as required
Other Assistance: Assist the Director of Engineering and Drafting in ad hoc requirements as necessary to advance the company's and Drafting Department's overall objectives.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Key Measures Of Success

Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the company’s products and services.
Consistent completion of responsibilities
Proactive follow-up on questions from clients and/or internal staff (24 hours)
Knowledge of heavy structural and light gauge steel building designs, means, and methods.
Excellent command of drawing review tools and techniques.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Communicates clearly and effectively.
Proficient in Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Enercalc, Risa Software, Simpson CFS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Own It – Commitment to customer, the company, and each other
Can Do – Pursuing continuous improvement
Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer is a plus
Proficiency in Risa 3d or similar structural design software is a plus
Minimum of (3) years of experience in an Engineering setting with design experience
Preferred

Multiple registrations.
Proficiency in Risa 3d or similar structural design software.
Experience with Risa 3d, and/or Ram Steel.
Licensed Professional Engineer.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers, to perform the core functions listed in this job description. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading, data entry, and verbal/electronic communication. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.

This role involves minimal exposure to noise or temperature variations.

Key Physical Requirements

Regular activities: sitting, standing, typing, reading
Occasional activities: lifting office supplies up to 25 lbs., performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending)
Environmental notes: minimal exposure to noise or temperature variations

Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel

This position may require up to 10% travel, depending on business needs. Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events. The amount of travel is subject to change and should not be considered a fixed or ongoing expectation.
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