Civil/Structural Project Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Jasper, TN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for structural analysis and design of utility products to be quoted and fabricated. Included in this is the full design responsibility for processing specific quotes and orders, general design engineering support for drafting and sales, and providing guidance and training for Associate and Design Engineers. The Project Engineer is responsible to support information for ($2M+) large projects, and to work independently and make technical decisions for small, medium and large projects. This Individual Contributor is responsible for difficult work on highly technical or involved projects, presenting new or changing problems, requiring the use of outstanding judgment, initiative and ingenuity. The incumbent must also independently work toward objectives on very involved and complex jobs to devise methods and procedures to meet unusual conditions and to make original contributions to solution of complex problems. This position reports to the Site Engineering Manager/Supervisor and has no direct or indirect reports. Independently analyze and design products by Finite Element Method (IMPAX design program) and other structural design software taking into consideration both public safety, manufacturability, and minimum cost balancing competitiveness and profitability. Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs. Communicate engineering data to the customer and others. The latter includes itemizing cost-related requirements of a quotation, including weights, reviewing engineering drawings and shop drawings, and evaluating as-built products. Support the presentations of steel poles in sales presentations and meetings. Direct efforts of the Drafting Group to assure that project requirements have been properly detailed and that order processing proceeds smoothly and rapidly. Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and developing new methods and procedures when appropriate. Recommend testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary, including the planning and coordination of the testing. Communicate information about new ideas, product and system improvements, etc. Perform aggressive structural designs to be able to design lowest weight / most cost-effective structure (that meets all code and specification requirements) to support competitive bid situation. This role requires up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays. At this continuing development level, the incumbent independently evaluates and performs routine engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks. General direction of a Senior Design, Design and/or Associate Drafter will normally be a part of this job. The products within the scope of this position are fabricated utility structures, however familiarity with other product lines may be required. Routine technical support to customers internally and occasionally externally will be required for both quotations and orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or related engineering field with four (4) years of related engineering experience.
• One year of experience in a professional service or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Auto CAD (or MicroStation), PLS (Power Line Systems), CADD, PLS Pole, RISA (or other structural analysis program).
• High level of organization for record purposes for email, calculations, etc.
• Ability to understand and support project needs for each individual project needs in reference to less conservative design (in competitive bid situation) vs replication of existing design for speed of fabrication (for schedule considerations).

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer in US State with capacity to get reciprocity in all other US states as required.
• Master of Engineering degree.
• Previous experience working directly for consulting engineer in the design of transmission structures/lines including: Transmission line design for short span turning structures with SAG / Tension analysis.
• Ability to review vendor drawings/calculations and shop drawings.
• Field corrections/solutions.
• Understanding of welding procedures, processes and quality assurance requirements and methods for structural product.
• Seven (7) years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with industry design standards and codes (NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 7, ACI 318, etc.).
• Prior experience designing steel monopoles or industrial utility structures.
• Prior project team experience supporting construction/electrical outage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design of utility products.
• Full design responsibility for processing specific quotes and orders.
• General design engineering support for drafting and sales.
• Providing guidance and training for Associate and Design Engineers.
• Support information for ($2M+) large projects.
• Work independently and make technical decisions for small, medium and large projects.
• Independently analyze and design products by Finite Element Method (IMPAX design program) and other structural design software.
• Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs.
• Communicate engineering data to the customer and others.
• Support the presentations of steel poles in sales presentations and meetings.
• Direct efforts of the Drafting Group to assure that project requirements have been properly detailed and that order processing proceeds smoothly and rapidly.
• Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and developing new methods and procedures when appropriate.
• Recommend testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary, including the planning and coordination of the testing.
• Communicate information about new ideas, product and system improvements, etc.
• Perform aggressive structural designs to be able to design lowest weight / most cost-effective structure (that meets all code and specification requirements) to support competitive bid situation.
• Sign and seal engineering documents in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations (if PE certification is obtained).
• Serve as Engineer of Record on projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards (if PE certification is obtained).
• Lead engineering reviews and approvals, providing final authorization on design (if PE certification is obtained).
• Ensure all work adheres to ethical and professional standards as outlined by the licensing board (if PE certification is obtained).
• Maintain licensure compliance, including continuing education and renewals (if PE certification is obtained).
• Provide routine technical support to customers internally and occasionally externally for both quotations and orders.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level