Design Project Engineer II
About The Position
The Design Project Engineer II is responsible for the preconstruction process for design-build and design-assist projects. The role manages project design and detailing schedules, monitors design development and detailing progress, and oversees the financial aspects of design contracts to deliver high-quality projects within established timelines and costs. The position manages small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and internal-facing phases of larger projects. It coordinates design work with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams; interfaces with contractors, architects, other disciplines, and project team members; and supports contract review, engineering problem-solving, construction-document interpretation, design QA/QC, and cost-impact or design-optimization scoping. The role also performs field surveys and prepares RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Science, or equivalent technical training and related experience.
- At least 3 years of practical engineering or construction management experience.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent analytical and technical-writing skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office, and familiarity with Autodesk products and Revit.
- Exposure to calculations and design.
- Exposure to Detailing/VDC requirements.
- Understanding of building codes and standards.
- Exposure to the project life cycle.
Nice To Haves
- Active EIT Certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage small-scale design-build and design-assist projects and internal-facing phases of larger projects.
- Ensure high-quality project delivery within prescribed time frames.
- Manage accurate input and output of project data in corporate and project tracking systems.
- Develop and manage design schedules and monitor design development and detailing progress.
- Interface with other disciplines, contractors, architects, and project team members.
- Assist with contract reviews for agreements between the company and customers or subconsultants.
- Coordinate the design process with engineering, detailing, and VDC teams during construction-document development.
- Assist in determining efficient methods and solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Assist with plan and specification analysis to establish clear and consistent interpretations of construction documents.
- Manage the design QA/QC process.
- Provide basic scoping for cost-impact studies or design optimizations.
- Perform on-site field surveys to collect and deliver design and engineering data.
- Create RFIs and submittals for the detailing process.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
- Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
- Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
- Disability income protection insurance.
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
- Wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
