The position of Precast Chief Engineer carries the responsibility of performing the design calculations and detailing for a given project. This includes the precast member designs, connection designs, and handling/transportation requirements for various members on a given project. The Precast Chief Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The engineering design and analysis required for a project includes member design, connection design, handling and transportation, detailing, etc.
• Create efficient and economic designs that are constructible.
• Communicates internally with lead drafter, project manager, sales, estimating, production, and erection 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.
• Assist the production department with questions and or issues.
• Design concrete repairs for remedial action when required.
• Occasional sites visit to perform a Field Report to ensure pieces are installed correctly and connections are being made per the erection details.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited University with a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 3 to 5 years minimum Structural Design experience in Precast or Prestressed Concrete.
• PE or SE License (AZ and NV Preferred or ability to obtain) highly desired or at least able to obtain.
• Knowledge and understanding of various building codes and design standards such as IBC, ASCE 7 ACI 318, AISC, PCI - highly desired.
• 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