Lead Engineer

Arcosa Careers•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Lead Engineer to work in our Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX or Ft. Worth, TX office. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the analysis and design of tubular steel transmission structures and associated products to be in conformance with project design criteria, applicable industry standards and Meyer Utility Structures policies, procedures and design standards. The Lead Engineer will coordinate and communicate technical information and requirements with internal and external customers and will prepare complete and accurate designs, details, documentation and reports for assigned projects, assist in resolving technical issues on drawings, fabrication and construction as needed. The successful leader will assist the Engineering Manager in the development of the team’s Design Engineers and further support the Engineering Manager by completing tasks that are the responsibility of the Engineering team. Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with background in Structural Design or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts
Minimum 4 years of design experience
P.E. license
Steel Design coursework required
Experience with Structural Design Software
Ability to work as part of a team and to act with initiative when problems arise
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel
Leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Meyer Specific Requirements (Internal Candidates Only)
Proficient in the design and optimization of all structure types
Comprehensive understanding of Meyer fabrication practices and tolerances
Complete understanding of project design loading and load cases
Consistently produce complete and accurate engineering packages
Complete understanding of customer design requirements shown on specifications and drawings
Complete understanding of project scheduling, critical milestones from order definition to shipment.

Responsibilities

Review customer specifications and project design criteria
Use software design tools, engineering documents and structural engineering fundamentals to analyze and design structures and appurtenances to meet customer specifications and project design criteria
Prepare design calculations and cost estimating information
Review drawings for design conformance and customer revisions; coordinating customer design revisions with project management, modeling and estimating team members
Initiate conversations with customers and assist drafting team members to resolve problems of ambiguity during drafting of our shop drawings
Report on the impact of design changes to the Project Manager
Function as a project leader and perform design reviews on highly complex project
Support projects as needed as a subject matter expert to develop innovative solutions
Assist in the training of new and experienced engineers with regard to all technical aspects of the product such as design and analysis methods, materials, welding and technical marketing information
Assist in developing new and/or upgrade existing technical documentation and standards such as the engineering design manual, material standards, fabrication tolerances and engineering references
Prepare information and perform internal, customer or conference technical presentations
Check the work of the team’s Design Engineers
Provide disposition on category 2 deviations and research and advise on category 3 and 5 deviations
Take the lead on “typical” field issues
Review all engineering cards for accuracy
Ensure job logs assigned to the team are addressed in a timely manner
Review all engineering post processing files
Assist the design engineers with DMCN reviews
Mentor and develop the team’s engineers
Co-lead weekly engineering team meetings
Provide engineering scheduling support
Perform Job Log Responsiveness Reviews
Co-Lead monthly account meetings to review DMCNs, RFIs, Job Logs, etc.
Attend a minimum of (2) trips to the Plant, Engineering Conference, Customer visit, etc.
Assist in the hiring and training process of new engineers
Participate in Customer Specification Review Process
Check the fabrication drawing review (ER) conducted by new engineers
Seal calculations and drawings