What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at D & R TANK COMPANY?
Our Company:
D&R Tank is the largest designer and manufacturer of large capacity, welded steel water tanks in New Mexico and works in surrounding states such as Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma. Since the company’s inception in 1978, D&R Tank has manufactured and rehabilitated over 1,500 welded steel tanks. In addition to tanks, we also fabricate and design metal projects to customers’ specifications for several industries including art projects!
Description:
The structural engineer will design and manufacture above-ground storage solutions for municipal, public, and private use. During the engineering phase of the tank design, we perform several calculations to ensure structural requirements are met based on building code including seismic, wind and snow load conditions. Every tank and foundation must meet codes, including NFPA, API, NSF and AWWA Standards. Once designed and engineered, the structural engineer will review and seal all tank drawings for customer approvals. Every tank and foundation we design is unique to meet those needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Create, revise, and improve production prints using AutoCAD
- Work with sales team and project managers to interpret customers’ needs
- Work through drawing approval process
- Support fabrication processes with plasma cutting layouts and designs
- Maintain knowledge base of AWWA, API, NFPA manufacturing procedures
- Maintain database of customer drawings and stock parts drawings
- Communicate daily and solve problems with project managers, shop, and field crews in terms of design/drafting/engineering support of storage tank repair projects and new tank construction
Requirements:
- Experience: 5 years
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Minimum requirement: completed the EIT/FE exam and working towards Professional Engineering license. Ideal candidate will have their PE license and experience evaluating and approving build projects
- Working knowledge and demonstrated use of AutoCAD or similar software
- Strong math and geometry skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team-based approach to day-to-day business, problem solving, and leadership with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with field/shop personnel, management, and administrative staff
- Be self-sufficient with the ability to perform a wide range of tasks with minimal supervision
- Be or become a technical expert on AWS, API 650/653/620, AWWA D100, OSHA, NFPA, etc.
Benefits:
401(k) with company contribution, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, bonus potential based on employee and company performance
Hours: Monday- Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Pay: Based on Experience. Paid Weekly