Design Engineer - Civil

CMC•Richmond, VA

About The Position

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Requirements

Civil engineering experience with strong expertise in precast concrete design.
Proficiency in structural analysis and design codes, including state DOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, ACI 318-19, ACI 350-20, and relevant ASTM standards (C76, C478, C507, C857, A615/A706).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot production processes and ensure quality control.
Project and team management skills, including organizing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Familiarity with structural design criteria: LRFD bridge design, live load analysis, soil/structure interaction, flotation resistance, lifting considerations, embedded plates/anchor design, seismic considerations, serviceability, durability, and stability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build effective professional relationships and collaborate across teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and CAD tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an NSPE-accredited program, or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in VA, MD, WV, NC, SC, FL, and/or GA, with ability to obtain licensure in other operating states.

Responsibilities

Prepare structural designs for non-prestressed, precast concrete structures, including drainage inlets, manholes, box culverts, pipe end walls/retaining walls, liquid-holding tanks, dry utility vaults, and underground detention systems.
Oversee review and permitting processes as applicable to project requirements.
Conduct feasibility analyses and ensure designs meet project specifications and stakeholder expectations.
Prepare formal correspondence to justify or explain aspects of design, production, or product repair.
Track project progress, compiling technical reports, specifications, and calculations for internal and external parties.
Develop and maintain project databases; create secondary systems as needed.
Apply engineering expertise to support production troubleshooting, quality control, and process improvements.
Stay current on industry trends, design codes, and standards relevant to precast concrete structures.