Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Construction Engineer to be based out of Chattanooga, TN. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

National Division

Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern U.S. Comprised of legacy companies, such as Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group, and others, this division has decades-long history of delivering successful transportation, transit, mining infrastructure, and water resources projects. In addition to state DOTs and transit agencies, the National Division has delivered more than $5 billion in work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources (dams, reservoirs, locks, levees) sector. The National Division is delivering Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s first build-finance project, the $260 million Gilcrease Expressway project in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and assemble contract submittals, work plans, and related documents
• Contract document interpretation /write RFI's
• Develop shop drawing designs for formwork, blockouts and temporary structures
• Produce and edit 3D AutoCAD models of structures for design integration
• Provide engineering support and computations for survey layouts
• Assist with field engineering of formwork and metals for fit up and tolerance checks
• Perform engineering shop inspections for offsite fabrications as requested
• Assist with rigging/ lift plans, weight estimates, center of gravity calculations
• Help manage subcontractors and coordinate with suppliers
• Produce estimates and quantity takeoffs, and procurement paperwork
• Review and redline shop drawings
• Under general supervision, performs routine duties.
• Displays knowledge and abilities to evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to meet basic engineering and construction specifications.
• Displays applications of sound professional judgment on details of work.
• Independently performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design.
• Performs quantity surveys for tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic construction of wood, steel, and concrete elements
• AutoCAD 3D and 2D skills
• Experience reviewing and interpreting structural details and lift drawings
• Heavy Civil construction and field experience.
• EIT with PE or SE career path
• ACI Certifications
• Rebar detailing and support experience
• Previous USACE (US Army Corp of Engineers) experience

 Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Relocation and per diem support are not available for this position.
• Ability to climb stair towers equivalent to a five story building several times daily.
• Candidate must be willing and able to workday or night shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidate must have the willingness and ability to work on land or over water.
• Must be able to work from a manlift to 120 feet in height.