What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at CR Meyer?
The Project Engineer contributes to the overall success of CR Meyer and its heavy industrial customers by performing engineering/design responsibilities for various large scale construction projects. Assists the entire construction project team across all disciplines utilized, providing technical assistance needed to complete various aspects of construction projects.
- Provides engineering and design services, producing sketches and drawings as required to provide conceptual design to clients, provide design details and provide fabrication and installation details.
- Provides input into the ‘means and methods’ engineering requirements needed for the project (i.e. special picking beams, floor loading considerations etc.).
- Assists customers in determining the most practical and cost-effective option for their projects.
- Performs engineering calculations, based on engineering education, experience, and certifications.
- Assists with inspections of existing facilities, documenting existing structural conditions of the facility, and providing repair details as required to restore structural integrity of the facility.
- Assists with developing and maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with the engineering/architect team assigned to the project and assists with the proper flow of communication/documents between all parties.
- Assists the project team in development of estimate/bid, establishing and executing the project plan and/or schedule, managing the overall budget, reviewing and timely invoicing, timely and accurate reporting, participating in close-out and punch-list meetings, etc.
- Determines material requirements for projects and assists in procuring the materials.
- Takes an active role in the implementation of the CR Meyer Risk Control Plan for the project and is proactive and enthusiastic about safety every day.
- Shares in the responsibility for maintaining a safe job site working with the customer, on-site staff, Safety Coordinator and the whole project team.
- Assists in other areas of overall project management, including but not limited to: subcontractor selection and management, tool selection and control, estimating/budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, change orders, documentation and reports, etc.
- At project completion, participates in project close-out meetings as needed.
- Properly documents completed projects to use as a reference in the future.
- Assists with any QA/QC requirements expected by customer.
- Wears all assigned PPE and observes CR Meyer safety guidelines at all times.
- Due to project deadlines and demands, regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
- Represents the CR Meyer brand in a positive, professional manner at all times.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on structural engineering required.
- Previous structural design experience required with experience heavy industrial projects preferred.
- EIT certification required, PE preferred.
- AutoCAD experience required.
- Familiarity with ASCE and IBC (2012 and newer) Building Codes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and ability to learn and utilize ViewPoint software.
- Ability to complete all CR Meyer training and perform job duties within safety guidelines including, but not limited to, First/Aid-CPR Certification, OSHA 30 and SafeStart.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with CR Meyer’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and Program.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, insurable driving history and ability to operate a motor vehicle following all traffic laws and safe, courteous driving habits.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Ability to travel to various project sites within the United States required