Associate Structural Engineer - Porter Corp

Playcore • Holland, MI

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About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Engineer steel structures in compliance with applicable building codes Engineer steel structures to meet customer specifications and Porter Corp design standards Conceptualize and engineer steel structures using RISA-3D and other CADD software Create calculations reflecting the structural requirements for a given project Review submittal and fabrication drawings to ensure consistency with calculations Maintain internal project scheduling and coordinate with drafting and production capacities Leverage engineering knowledge and internal tools to develop multiple levels of pricing Communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences Participate in a team environment of open and active engagement General familiarity with the company's facilities, processes, policies, and products Share in a company-wide philosophy of continuous improvement Perform other related duties as required Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university I.T. preferred, or ability to successfully obtain E.I.T. within 6 months 0-5 years experience in structural engineering Travel This position requires minimal to no travel Computer Skills Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems Other Requirements Familiarity with structural analysis software is preferred Demonstrated ability in MS Office, with excellent written and communication skills Knowledge of engineering principles and product development techniques and processes Originality and judgement in the independent evaluation of new applications and products Familiarity with major building codes in the United States and their applications Other Skills Ethical practice Timeliness of work completion Follow written and verbal directions Foster continuous improvement initiatives PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• I.T. preferred, or ability to successfully obtain E.I.T. within 6 months
• 0-5 years experience in structural engineering
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems
• Familiarity with structural analysis software is preferred
• Demonstrated ability in MS Office, with excellent written and communication skills
• Knowledge of engineering principles and product development techniques and processes
• Originality and judgement in the independent evaluation of new applications and products
• Familiarity with major building codes in the United States and their applications
• Ethical practice
• Timeliness of work completion
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Foster continuous improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

• I.T. preferred
• Familiarity with structural analysis software is preferred

Responsibilities

• Engineer steel structures in compliance with applicable building codes
• Engineer steel structures to meet customer specifications and Porter Corp design standards
• Conceptualize and engineer steel structures using RISA-3D and other CADD software
• Create calculations reflecting the structural requirements for a given project
• Review submittal and fabrication drawings to ensure consistency with calculations
• Maintain internal project scheduling and coordinate with drafting and production capacities
• Leverage engineering knowledge and internal tools to develop multiple levels of pricing
• Communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences
• Participate in a team environment of open and active engagement
• General familiarity with the company's facilities, processes, policies, and products
• Share in a company-wide philosophy of continuous improvement
• Perform other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees