What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer, Preconstruction - Data Centers position at Fabcon?
Job Title: Preconstruction Engineer - Data Center
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Job Summary
- The Preconstruction Engineer - Data Center supports sales and business development by demonstrating the advantages of Fabcon’s precast concrete systems to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.
- Reviews engineering documents and develops preliminary layout concepts to support pricing, estimating, and production feasibility.
- Serves as the Professional Engineer (PE) reviewer and signatory for Mission Critical and Data Center projects.
- Success is measured by technical accuracy, customer confidence, successful project conversions, and effective collaboration with sales, estimating, and engineering teams.
Objectives and Key Outcomes
- Provide technical expertise during sales pursuits to support successful conversion of Mission Critical and Data Center projects.
- Develop accurate preliminary panel layouts and engineering concepts that support estimating and manufacturing feasibility.
- Serve as the responsible PE reviewer and signatory ensuring compliance with structural engineering standards and company requirements.
- Collaborate with estimating, sales, and preconstruction teams to ensure clear scope definition and constructible project designs.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement by recommending new products, engineering approaches, or system enhancements.
Competencies
- Business Insight
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Manages Complexity
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Optimizes Work Processes
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with focus in Structural Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering, architecture, or construction.
- Strong understanding of precast concrete systems including Versacore Pro and composite wall panel product lines.
- Ability to analyze prestressed concrete members and perform preliminary sizing during pricing or concept development.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Ability to navigate and contribute to 3D models and digital design tools.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to educate customers on the benefits of precast systems.
Working Conditions
- Primary work environment is office-based with occasional remote work flexibility.
- Travel less than 10% for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.
- Occasional visits to manufacturing plants and construction sites.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in designated plant and construction areas.