Concrete Industries, Inc., an affiliated NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com.NEBCO, Inc.NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position SummaryDesign precast/prestressed concrete structures which comply with the strength, functional, safety, durability, and economical criteria for buildings and industrial projects established for the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience on assigned projects. This may include the following: wind/earthquake analysis for 1 to 8 story structures, product and connection design/details for the manufacturing, handling, erection, and service/ultimate load requirements.

Review structural design calculations that are performed by outside engineering firms for adherence to company standards and plant capabilities.

Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering design documents/tasks.

Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.

Works closely with sales, estimating and detailing departments preparing both preliminary and contract design calculations and will do project planning dealing with production, installation, review erection drawings and individual piece drawings for conformance to engineering design calculations.

Analyzes, evaluates, sources, and coordinates the procurement of new materials to support model changes.

Review and maintain a working set of engineering standards by analyzing, evaluating, and recommending cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes.

Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction.

Provide support to sales and marketing on product presentations and other design aids to facilitate customer awareness.

Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents as required by the project.

Other duties may be assigned. This would include things like, but not limited to, the following: attending association (ACI, PCI, PCAN, NCPA, and/or PCI Midwest) meetings, continuing education/design seminars, job-site meetings, etc.

Position Requirements & Education

• A Masters of Science degree with an emphasis in structural engineering, with at least 5 years design experience which will demonstrate strong technical, construction and design consulting skills; and P.E. registration in the state of Nebraska; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PE (Professional Engineer) or to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year from date of hire.
• Experience with the new product development process, which includes inception, feasibility, project planning, detailed design, manufacturing, field implementation, testing, launch and field problem resolution would be helpful.
• Ability to supervise detailing staff. 

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and use hands and fingers to handle, or feel.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work will generally be predominately performed in an office environment, but may require travel to the production plant or construction job site.

Overtime may be necessary as business dictates--which may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

This is a tobacco free facility.

Condition of EmploymentCandidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are required as conditions of employment.