Project Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company • ,

4d • Remote

About The Position

At Axiom, A Salas O’Brien Company, the Project Engineer is responsible for executing projects of varying scope and scale. The role involves understanding the process for designing systems and producing clear, coherent calculations and drawings, providing modeling and drafting direction, and understanding the expected final deliverables. The position also includes project planning and coordination, construction administration, client communication, and continuous improvement activities.

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm founded in 1975. It provides integrated engineering and consulting services across industries including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, infrastructure, and other building types. This position is remote and involves 10–15% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience in the structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management; structural engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural calculations and construction documents that meet quality standards.
• Design lateral and gravity systems within areas of technical proficiency.
• Provide modeling and drafting direction.
• Quality-check own work.
• Provide high-level technical options to the technical lead for areas requiring direction.
• Develop and execute sprint plan activities, including creating and communicating an approach to the PM, documenting tasks and estimating hours, committing to and executing the plan, reconciling it with the project team as needed, and communicating roadblocks promptly.
• Manage construction administration activities and report to the technical lead.
• Maintain and update the CA log.
• Prepare responses to RFIs for PM approval.
• Review shop drawings and present them to the PM.
• Escalate concerns about scope creep.
• Perform site visits.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients through meetings, phone calls, and email exchanges.
• Coordinate drawing development with technical staff.
• Communicate updates to the project team.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including continuing education and material groups, and update and improve standards and best practices.
• Grow proficiency in materials, markets, and project types.

Benefits

• Invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals and develop network opportunities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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