Mechanical Engineer

For over 95 years, Everbrite has been providing innovative visual identification, outdoor signage, indoor signs & displays, menu systems, architectural & drive-thru elements, electronic displays, scoreboards, and LED lighting solutions to leading companies throughout the world. As an industry leader, our mission is to understand and exceed our customers’ needs. To that end, we believe: Our employees are our greatest strength. Each product we develop, manufacture, and service is reflective of the great people we hire. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing and dynamic work environment. If this is the environment for you, we would love to speak with you about a career with Everbrite. Position Summary: Provide the design for signs based on wind load calculations, customer specifications and other pertinent data. Furnish drawings as well as other information that is vital for the proper manufacturing and installation of Everbrite products. Assist manufacturing in review of sign cabinets and building elements as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Create production drawings from customer specifications. · Work closely with: - Manufacturing and Graphics Teams as necessary to meet project deadlines efficiently and timely. - Account Management to address special customer needs and timely execution of engineering projects. - Installation Services and the Installation Drawing team on various installation projects and cost estimates. · Review structural calculations provided by external structural engineers. · Reading blueprints and/or other information necessary to complete engineering calculations and analysis. · Assist the department by reproducing documents upon request and make proper distribution. · Maintain drawing files (i.e., sign drawings, etc.) along with tractability to specific projects. · Maintain library of Everbrite design standards. · Coordinate projects with other Everbrite engineering departments (i.e., Tucson, Pardeeville, and Buena Vista). · Train employees in Engineering-related processes. · Remain abreast of new developments in technologies used by the Company, its vendors and its competitors so as to maintain and enhance Everbrite’s position in the industry. · Travel to field installations to observe installation methods and jobsite situations to gain understanding of the conditions in which our products are installed. · Review installation photos to confirm installations meet our specifications and site conditions for existing products. · Assist with workload within the department as needed. Other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements / Experience: · Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Discipline · Minimum of one (1) year's experience with working knowledge in design and detailing. · Preferred experience is in structural steel and aluminum structures. · Experience in various structural engineering software. · Knowledge of design codes and standards (IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI, NDS). · Familiarity with AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.6 standards and specifications. · Experience with RISA and/or Ansys a plus. · Must have a background in SolidWorks design software. · Must be well organized and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. · Proven ability to work within a team environment to achieve common goals and objectives. · Strong problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with other team members. · Ability to work independently and confidently develop solutions to problems. · Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Buena Vista, VA 24416 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Buena Vista, VA 24416: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person