Plant Engineer

Wells • Monroeville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer manages daily engineering operations within the production plant. Assist production managers and other personnel with standardization, as well as micro and macro production efficiencies and improvements as needed. Research, test, and evaluate existing practices, and implement new approaches to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining safety and high quality. Work on developing methods to inform and educate the production department and associated departments to advance lean manufacturing. SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? At Wells, we empower talented team members to deliver exceptional client experiences through innovative problem-solving across preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. Guided by honesty and hard work, we build lasting trust while continuously improving building processes. Through strong collaboration, we deliver safe, reliable results that reduce risk and help our clients and communities succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Overall knowledge in engineering, production, and construction processes of building structures.
• Knowledge of concrete structures.
• Understanding building codes, standards, and specifications relevant to the design criteria.
• Overall understanding of design, production, and building erection processes.
• Skilled with computers and software
• Excels at problem-solving
• Identifies opportunities for efficiency and lean operations
• Resolves production inefficiencies
• Works effectively with other departments to complete projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Reviews ticket details for lifters, strands, stress envelopes, blocking, connectors, and unique items to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinates with mechanical, electrical, civil, and other disciplines for aligned engineering requirements.
• Investigate load capacities of embedded hardware and special formwork, ensuring proper anchorage and design.
• Integrates engineering standards into production practices to meet project specifications.
• Communicates daily with production, quality control, and erection teams to resolve issues and clarify requirements.
• Conducts research and development for process improvements, efficiency, standardization, and cost savings.
• Develops and tests panel-handling hardware, updates production based on results, and oversees plant quality certification processes.
• Reviews and approves materials, mix designs, and test reports; resolves non-conformance reports (NCRs) with cross-functional teams.
• Oversees plant quality certification processes (e.g., PCI), reviews materials and test reports, and resolves non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid disability and life insurance
• wellness incentives
• paid holidays
• PTO
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• a 401(k) with profit sharing
• access to Nice Healthcare
• employee assistance resources
• pet insurance
• additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level