About the position
Vierbicher is a team of professional engineers, planners, community development specialists, land surveyors and GIS specialists who provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of projects. Our goal is to provide clients with creative consulting services and quality products, enabling them to efficiently and effectively meet their goals. We work to build strong relationships with our clients that promote trust, cooperation and teamwork. We are seeking a Building Project Engineer for our Reedsburg, WI office to assist in design and construction of commercial, recreational, municipal and residential buildings. This position focuses on completing commercial building code (IBC, including Wisconsin SPS 360-366) compliant design and construction, as well as considering the efficiency, safety, and performance of building systems within the design and construction processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and analysis of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) for commercial buildings
- Assist in the design of building site improvements, including but not limited to, site grading, site access, ADA accessibility, building utilities extensions, etc.
- Perform calculations to estimate the price and schedule of building projects
- Assist in the preparation of technical specifications, reports, and documentation for project deliverables; assist in the preparation of bidding documents as required for public projects
- Work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and regulations
- Assist with building permit applications and other associated permits
- Participate in site visits to monitor construction progress, quality control, and system installation
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, review agencies, and other engineers to provide compliant designs and drawings, and assist in providing technical solutions to resolve design or construction issues
- Help with the coordination of building systems commissioning and handover processes
- Assist in maintaining and improving the firm's design standards, procedures, and processes
- Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices related to building systems and commercial construction
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering is required
- Previous intern or co-op experience in the civil industry is preferred
- 1-2 years of civil engineering or architectural engineering experience is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A collaborative and inclusive company culture
- Exposure to a variety of projects and hands-on experience in the field
- Flexible schedules
