Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Title: Civil Swimming Pool Project Engineer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No

“Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness” has become a staple across our company and is present in the work we do on a daily basis. Service is at the heart of our culture; consistently exceeding expectations allows us to build lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. Driven by our core values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Exceptional Service, and a “Can Do” Attitude, we approach our roles within all projects with professionalism and a team mentality. Dedicated to these values, we take pride and ownership in every project and have created a culture that is well defined and unique.

LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of E. Glenn Bishop & Associates. In 1978, with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers, the firm became Lane/Bishop/Hodnett, Inc. In 1987, the firm became LaneBishopYorkDelahay Inc., which is known today as LBYD Engineers. In 2001, LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of our structural department, LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate. We continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening more branch offices throughout the Southeast region.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Civil/Swimming Pool Project Engineer position requires increasing responsibility as an engineer. In addition to responsibilities assigned to the Design Engineer, the Project Engineer is expected to assemble individual task assignments into complete plan sets and reports. This position is expected to assign tasks to a new Pool Designer, Drafter or Design Engineer, and exhibit the ability to mentor, train, teach and check a Designer’s work.
Primary assignments for this position will be performed under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and will be project assignments, instead of individual tasks when applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties of Design Engineer
• Prepares reports outlining opinions, and recommendations for the approval of a Project Manager concerning the production of the project
• Able to prepare a complete set of plans and growing in ability to manage and supervise the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, County and State officials, and other outside agencies.
• Confers with management on all major project decisions such as client contact, design, construction cost, and schedule
• Resolve day-to-day problems, mostly of a technical nature
• Work alongside functional departments to fulfill corporate needs.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Learning to supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Learning to serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Participates in contract proposals and administration; periodically observes and reports on project construction
• Learning to manage the design and administration process including scheduling work, coordinating design assignments, preparation of proposals, preparation and production of plans and specifications, review of proposal and construction information requests, project budgeting and invoicing and project related client management.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May act as technical advisor to design engineers assigned to the project, as determined by the Project Manager
• May serve as Field Engineer during construction
• May be assigned to manage small projects
• May be asked to travel to out of town assignments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of design experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven success within the Design Engineer role
• Understands the tasks required to complete the production of a plan set
• Ability to produce and assemble a complete set of drawings that follow LBYD and industry drawing standards resulting in a complete and coherent plan set
• Has shown ability and aptitude to complete tasks working with multiple Clients
• Understands the tasks required to complete the production of a plan set including confirmation of local building codes and other similar requirements. Tasks may include:
• Review and understanding of project design drawings and specifications (Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, etc.)
• Layout, sizing and specifying equipment systems.
• Layout sizing and specifying pool and backwash drainage systems including scuppers and associated piping systems.
• Coordinating with Architect and Structural Engineer to complete design.
• Has shown ability to communicate with internal design teams and with external stakeholders including clients, permit agencies, contractors, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work generally conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional travel to project sites, but may serve as a Field Engineer during construction.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.