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Design Engineer

  • Houston, TX, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: CONSTRUCTION

Salary: 90,000 - 120,000 Annual

4 days ago

About the job

JOB SUMMARY

  • Assist in the sales and profit effort by providing safe and efficient designs for low- rise steel building systems, which include structures containing cranes, removable roof sections, cable tray supports, louvers, multi-building tie-ins, and retrofits of existing buildings

  • Effective application of MBS software for design of standard and non-standard structural framing conditions and details.

  • Provide creative, economical solutions for challenging framing conditions by utilizing knowledge of products and standard details.

  • Actively manage projects through effective communication and documentation with clients and teammates across company.

  • Assist in enhancement of current design software by providing suggestions and/or verification of engineering calculations. Involvement with development of new design tools that aid productivity and accuracy may occasionally be required.

  • Perform quote engineering functions as needed including preliminary design of structural framing, review of client specifications, clarification of scope of work, and qualification of proposals.

  • Represent company as an engineering resource in project meetings with clients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from and ABET-Accredited institution with a focus in Structural Engineering.

  • Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (or awaiting results from recent testing).

  • Effective communication with the English language using both verbal and written skills.

PREFERENCES

  • A strong background in Engineering in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building Industry is preferred.

  • Professional Engineer registration in the United States preferred not required

  • Proficiency with some type of metal building design software package.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Continually utilize visual acuity to read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

  • Occasionally required to lift and carry items up to 25 pound

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of

this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical

requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.