Education:
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required. Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
Registration:
Professional Engineering registration in Louisiana.
Experience:
This position requires 6 to 10 years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.
• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task
team.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most
efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.
• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the
estimate being performed on a project.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the
project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by
others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when
required.
Job Description
Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of
construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes,
specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems. Responsibility to
furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information
necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.
• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a
"package”, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or
subcontract pricing.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Developing construction specifications.
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering
drawings and specifications.
• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.
• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the
department.
• Ability to lead small to large size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team
focused on scope, schedule and budget.
• Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support. Provide
leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget.
• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of
civil/structural work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
• Expertise with civil/structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results
• Knowledge of the discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of Louisiana – required
• Able to lead a small to large team to deliver on commitments
• Able to deliver convincing presentations of Engineers + Constructors services
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, Microstation or both
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a plus
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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