Senior Application Engineer

White Cap Management•Pleasanton, CA

About The Position

The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for engineering design and review of concrete formwork and shoring layouts, including custom elements for complex project requirements. The role supports pre-construction and active project phases, with a focus on technical excellence and field feasibility. The position independently handles assignments, develops approaches to solutions, and receives technical guidance primarily for unusual or complex issues. It may oversee project and assignment completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work, and contributes to employees’ professional development without hiring or firing authority. The role is typically based in a comfortable indoor environment, with possible regular exposure to mild discomfort from dust, fumes, odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, drafts, or bright lights. Work generally involves sitting or standing and walking, and may require handling or lifting materials or equipment weighing 8–20 pounds. Overnight travel is typically less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and generally 5–8 years of experience in a related field, or a master’s degree and generally 3–5 years of related experience.
Certification is required in some areas.
Strong understanding of OSHA and building code requirements.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
EIT certification, or ability to obtain it within 2 years.
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
Three years of experience under a registered Professional Engineer.
At least 2 years of experience in formwork and shoring design.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and 3D modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed formwork and shoring drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Perform structural calculations to validate load capacities and ensure safety.
Prepare bills of material and review peer designs for accuracy and optimization.
Apply civil engineering principles to plan and lay out formwork and shoring systems based on inventory, schedule, cost, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with construction teams to support effective implementation of designs.
Provide technical input to sales and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Attend customer meetings during and after the sales process to support technical discussions and design alignment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems, applying problem-solving skills to complex situations.
Determine and develop approaches to solutions, making decisions under uncertainty and sometimes with incomplete information.
May oversee projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.
Contribute to employees’ professional development.