Project Engineer

PDM • Des Moines, IA

244d

About The Position

To provide engineering services as required on assigned projects. The position reports to the Chief Engineer and adheres to PDM’s Core Values, which include Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and creating Return on Efforts. The core pillars of the company are Safety, Quality, Happiness, and Performance.

Requirements

• Experience in general building construction and precast concrete design and construction.
• Microsoft Office skills required.
• AutoCAD and Revit skills required.
• 4 year accredited civil/structural engineering degree with professional certification as a Professional Engineer.
• 5 years as a precast design engineer or an equivalent experience in building construction design.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and ensure they are properly implemented in designs, drawings, and product.
• Conduct and document engineering designs, including product design, product connection design, foundation connection design, supporting element connection design, and general lateral analysis.
• Support Project Coordinators and Checkers with erection drawing development as necessary.
• Support Project Drafters and Checkers with production piece drawing development as necessary.
• Perform checking duties on erection drawings and/or piece drawings as necessary.
• Support production activities as necessary.
• Support quality control activities as necessary.
• Support transportation activities as necessary.
• Support field activities as necessary.
• Assist more senior engineers on projects as necessary.
• Know and communicate the schedule for all phases of the project.
• Visit jobsites and production facility on a regular basis to become familiar with production and erection procedures.
• Provide timely solutions to production facility and/or jobsite customers when deviations arise.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external engineers of record, architects, and contractors.
• Check accuracy of drawings prepared by Project Drafters and Project Coordinators as required.
• When requested, review drawings and designs prepared by outside consultants.
• Seal and sign construction documents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees