What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE ENGINEER position at Wells?
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, Engineer, or the Engineering Manager, the Associate Engineer assists in the design of precast structures and supports project teams to ensure successful and safe outcomes. The Associate Engineer is developing toward Professional Engineering (PE) licensure and the independent project responsibility of an Engineer.
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SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Wells, we empower talented team members to deliver exceptional client experiences through innovative problem-solving across preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. Guided by honesty and hard work, we build lasting trust while continuously improving building processes. Through strong collaboration, we deliver safe, reliable results that reduce risk and help our clients and communities succeed.
WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
- Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ensures safe structures, safe working conditions, quality products, quality service, and satisfied customers by working with all departments within the Company.
- Participates in training on Wells design procedures, standards, and precast design philosophy.
- Works toward Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, including obtaining Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status, accumulating qualifying experience under a licensed PE, and sitting for the PE exam when eligible.
- Interprets Architectural/Structural plans and performs assigned calculations to ensure structural integrity; work is reviewed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer.
- Supports the project design team and contributes to project milestones and deliverables to internal and external customers.
- Identify potential issues with project schedules and quality and promptly raise them, with proposed solutions, to the assigned Engineer or Senior Engineer.
- Seeks advice and direction from Senior Engineers, Engineers, and peers on unfamiliar designs and responsibilities.
- Collaborate with internal departments to find optimal solutions.
- Visits to manufacturing facilities and construction sites, assigned.
- Handles concerns and issues as necessary during any phase of the project, escalating to the project’s Engineer or Senior Engineer as appropriate.
- Makes timely, informed decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities and seeks guidance when needed.
- Prepares appropriate fixes for errors that have occurred on projects, subject to review.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Engineer who is eager to grow their technical expertise and pursue PE licensure. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering foundation, excels at problem-solving, and works effectively in a collaborative environment. They are organized, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines. A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous professional development is essential.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering, or comparable ABET accredited degree
- Passed or scheduled to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status preferred, PE licensure not required
- One to Four (1–4) years of engineering experience; internship, co-op, or precast design experience preferred
- Interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, both in a team setting and one-on-one
- Experience with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow project schedules
- Motivation and self-drive required to complete tasks
- Commitment to continued learning, professional development, and PE licensure
- Ability to use Revit, Microsoft Office, and other computer software programs
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and able to work on more than one project at once
This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.