Entry Level Engineer

Energy Panel Structures Inc•Geneva, NY

About The Position

With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business? Energy Panel Structures (EPS), is an industry leader in commercial and residential construction. EPS is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. At EPS, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create. As an Entry Level Engineer, you will focus on developing plan views, cross sections, construction details for the buildings to be constructed. An ideal candidate is interested in producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential and requires the patience to handle and complete one task at a time. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who can deliver quality work consistently with a focus on supporting our sales & management team in a stable work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a related field of study
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, structural design and building codes
Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings
Knowledge of construction methods and materials
Willing to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out when necessary
Able and interested in communicating with others based on job knowledge & expertise
Work at a steady, even pace to promote accuracy & quality of work through repetitive routines
Lead by example, with first-hand knowledge of area of expertise
Follow established guidelines, structure, and policies, while working with and for others

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary drawings for buildings at the initial stage of quoting
Employ structural analysis to determine loads on structural members
Utilize IBC (International Building Code) and provisions in ASCE 7 (American Society of Civil Engineers)
Learn and understand EPS product lines
Attend training meetings to advance relevant knowledge and skills
Develop estimates for various client buildings; i.e. quantity take-off of materials and applicable material costing
Decision-making within clearly defined job scope based on defined procedures supported by management
Answering customer questions on various technical issues
Build job knowledge by offering supportive communication to management & peers
Communicate with others based on knowledge of procedures gained from sufficient on-the-job experience
Produce consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards
Use a steady, methodical work style to complete estimation projects, on time and error-free