Project Engineer
About The Position
County Materials Family of Companies is hiring a Project Engineer to join County Prestress in Westmont, Illinois. The Project Engineer supports assigned projects with engineering services from presale review through post-sale execution and erection. The role assists Project Managers and Project Coordinators, performs technical work that is sealed by others, and collaborates with engineering and drafting teams to support accurate designs, engineering changes, and project progress across phases of Prestress operations. The position works under the supervision of senior engineers and handles designs for lower-complexity projects. It also supports project coordination, customer and production needs, and problem resolution. Work is typically performed indoors during standard business hours, with regular visits to jobsites and County Prestress production facilities.
Requirements
- A four-year engineering degree is required.
- Experience in general building construction and precast concrete design and construction.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software.
- 1–5 years of experience as a precast design engineer or equivalent experience in building construction design.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Engineer in Training certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned duties under the supervision of senior engineers.
- Provide frame, component, and connection designs for low-complexity projects.
- Prepare record calculations in accordance with applicable codes and regulations for customers and building officials.
- Coordinate with project coordinators while erection drawings are prepared to support accurate and efficient work.
- Work with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator as a liaison between County Prestress & Precast and contractors, owners, architects, and erectors.
- Know the schedule for all project phases and ensure customer and production needs are met.
- Visit jobsites and County Prestress production facilities regularly to learn production and erection procedures and identify potential issues.
- Provide timely solutions to production facilities or customers when problems occur.
- Look for opportunities to revise projects or procedures to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Stay current on code changes, technology advancements, products, and techniques relevant to the precast/prestressed concrete industry.
- Develop software programs and tools to improve the efficiency of calculation preparation in the Engineering Department.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Referral rewards program.
- Wellness program with rewards.
- Flexible savings options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid life insurance.
- $200 boot allowance.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
- Optional uniform program.
- Safety-focused GUARD for Life program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
