Engineering Technician

Tindall•Spartanburg, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tindall Corporation, a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer in the Southeastern U.S., is seeking an Engineering Technician. The company's mission is to support customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver innovative solutions. This role involves becoming knowledgeable about the company's product offerings and standard structures, developing proficiency in AutoCAD 2D for engineering drawings, and understanding structural design and analysis software like Visual Analysis, CANDE, and Eriksson Culvert. The technician will also learn about structural loading requirements, design codes (ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, AREMA, IBC), and utilize FEA software for analysis. Responsibilities include supporting the sales team with technical information, generating reinforcing shop cards, revamping the standard structure shop card library, preparing submittal and shop drawings, and designing smaller custom projects under supervision.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field or a combination of high school diploma plus requisite experience required.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
Basic knowledge of structural design principles and engineering analysis software.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and structural codes.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable about the company’s current product offerings and standard structures.
Develop proficiency in AutoCAD 2D for preparing engineering drawings and design documentation.
Develop an understanding of Finite Element Analysis software (Visual Analysis), CANDE, and Eriksson Culvert for structural design and analysis.
Understand typical structural loading requirements for standard projects and products.
Gain proficiency in applicable design codes and standards including ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, AREMA, IBC, and other relevant regulations for underground utility structures, box culverts, and bottomless culverts.
Utilize Finite Element Analysis software to analyze standard products and project-specific modifications.
Support the sales team by providing engineered product dimensions, sketches, and cost estimate information to assist in securing sales opportunities.
Generate daily reinforcing shop cards for standard products such as UV, SC, and G-series.
Revamp and maintain the standard structure shop card library, including updated design formats and master CAD detail drawings for each structure, along with updated lifting details.
Prepare submittal drawings and detailed shop drawings for standard pipe piers and other basic structural components.
Design smaller custom projects under the guidance and supervision of a licensed professional engineer.