What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precast Chief Engineer position at Coreslab Structures?
Job Description
The position of Precast Chief Engineer carries the responsibility of performing the design calculations and detailing for a given project, as well supervising and training of junior engineers. The Precast Chief Engineer will report to the Drafting and Design Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing engineering designs and analysis required for a project including member design, connection design, handling and transportation, detailing, etc.
Create efficient and economic designs that are constructible.
Communicates internally with lead drafter, engineers, project manager, sales, estimating, production, and erection during throughout the project.
Communicates externally with Structural Engineer of Record and the Architect
Perform various engineering checks during each phase of the drafting process to ensure engineering design and detailing is being followed.
Organize and maintain the project calculations in an orderly and professional manner.
Manage Coreslab Standard Connection and Designs
Manage and train junior engineers.
Assist the production department with questions and or issues.
Design concrete repairs for remedial action when required.
Occasional site visit to perform a Field Report to ensure pieces are installed correctly and connections are being made per the erection details.
Minimal Qualifications
Graduate of accredited University with a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering
5 to 10 years minimum experience in in the Precast Prestressed Concrete Field
PE or SE License (AZ and NV Preferred or ability to obtain)
Proficient at reading contract documents as well as shop drawings and details
Possess the knowledge and understanding of various building codes and design standards such as IBC, ASCE 7 ACI 318, AISC, PCI.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, MathCAD, F.E.M. Software, and can easily learn various engineering software programs used for design
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit Preferred)
Knowledge of basic concrete repairs
Strong Work Ethic
Self-Motivated
Highly Organized
Capable of handling multiple projects in a face paced environment