Associate Design Engineer - EIT

Molin Concrete Products External•Lino Lakes, MN

About The Position

Prepare calculations and drawings to support structural design of product to include concrete reinforcement, product sizing, connection requirements and overall stability analysis to meet customer demands and building codes. (Hollow core, plank, beams, columns, slabs, wall panels). Examine general plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure drawings match customer expectations. Produce preliminary engineering calculations and design work for use by Sales and Estimating in the bidding process. Assist with documentation and communication of construction details, loadings, etc. with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers. Responsible for helping check production piece drawings for proper reinforcing, lifting and stressing requirements. Respond to requests to review pre-pour and post-pour conditions, investigate damaged product or design issues to assure integrity of product and/or offer solutions for change or repair. Review cull reports and offer solutions to P/E engineers. Respond to inquiries by Field employees or Customers to resolve design issues and/or address damaged product(s) on jobsites. Suggest solutions that are timely and cost effective without jeopardizing product reliability. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve work processes and standardize work. Make recommendations to update current Molin practices. Attend design meetings to discuss opportunities and solutions using Molin products.

Requirements

Team player.
Knowledge of precast/prestressed concrete properties.
Able to read and adjust blueprints and other construction documents.
Knowledge of structural engineering design practices.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Concise software, in addition to a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and EliPlan.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficient at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good listener.
Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
Work with minimal supervision.
Good documentation skills.
High spatial intelligence and math aptitude.
Excellent customer service skills.
Working knowledge of building codes and design standards.
Excellent problem solving skills.
BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering
0-2 years of experience in construction or the design/manufacture of precast products

Nice To Haves

EIT preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare calculations and drawings to support structural design of product to include concrete reinforcement, product sizing, connection requirements and overall stability analysis to meet customer demands and building codes.
Examine general plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure drawings match customer expectations.
Produce preliminary engineering calculations and design work for use by Sales and Estimating in the bidding process.
Assist with documentation and communication of construction details, loadings, etc. with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers.
Help check production piece drawings for proper reinforcing, lifting and stressing requirements.
Respond to requests to review pre-pour and post-pour conditions, investigate damaged product or design issues to assure integrity of product and/or offer solutions for change or repair.
Review cull reports and offer solutions to P/E engineers.
Respond to inquiries by Field employees or Customers to resolve design issues and/or address damaged product(s) on jobsites.
Suggest solutions that are timely and cost effective without jeopardizing product reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve work processes and standardize work.
Make recommendations to update current Molin practices.
Attend design meetings to discuss opportunities and solutions using Molin products.