Project Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Alden, NY

33d

About The Position

This Engineering and Quality Group position engineers products meeting design, performance, constructability and quality requirements. Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. RJ Watson, founded in the Buffalo, New York, area, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in custom structural solutions for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. The company’s products include bridge and structural bearings, expansion joint systems and related services. Its engineers and specialists develop and manufacture innovative, customized structural engineering solutions for seismic and non-seismic applications.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in a Design Engineer role
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes, techniques, and quality standards
Ability to interpret and communicate contract documents effectively
Proficiency in performing engineering calculations
Technical writing skills for customer correspondence
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to process adherence and quality workflows

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DOT standards
Familiarity with ASTM material specifications
Experience with solid modeling software

Responsibilities

To engineer manufactured products which meet specific contract, performance and quality requirements.
Review of contract plans, proposals and appropriate state or other governing agencies specifications.
Develop designs supported by engineering calculations and reports.
Creation of RFI’s to facilitate the design process.
Determine special detailing requirements and communicate design information to Detailers for shop drawing development.
Evaluate and determine adequacy of as-built conditions for products deviating from design parameters as it relates to the intended performance characteristics.
Communicate and interact with project owners, engineers, inspectors and contractors.
Ability to evaluate comments made by reviewing parties for validity and adjust designs as necessary or create rebuttal argument as to why design alteration is not required.
Provide customer supervision for product installation as required by project specification.
Special projects including but not limited to research and development, new product design, testing program advancement.
Other duties as necessary.