Design Engineer

Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer specializing in wood frame and mass timber buildings, your primary responsibility will be to design, analyze, and evaluate the structural components and systems of residential and commercial structures constructed primarily using wood, timber, and mass timber framing. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and drafters to design innovative and efficient timber and wood frame buildings. Your skills will contribute to the successful completion of construction projects while adhering to relevant building codes and industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine or entry-level engineering tasks neatly, accurately, and efficiently to meet budget hours estimate provided by supervisor.
• Prepare engineering calculations and minor designs while developing skills needed for career advancement.
• Assist developing structural plans, specifications, and construction documents for a wood frame and mass timber building projects.
• Assist in obtaining field measurements and other pertinent jobsite data, as required.
• Develop communications skills through correspondence and coordination with internal clients.
• Attend design meetings, construction meetings, and site visits with experienced engineer.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions.
• Participate in networking and young professional events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

BUDGETING

• After gaining experience, prepare hours estimates for project proposals for use by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP REQUIRED

• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Be a role model, hold others accountable, and uphold the QB mission, vision, and values.
• Communicate effectively with customers, leadership, and team members.
• Set an example of appropriate ethics, leadership, and safety.
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members.
• Demonstrate leadership through listening and asking appropriate questions.
• Understand and appropriately resolve or escalate team concerns and challenges.

SAFETY

• Ensure always working safely and environment is safe.
• Wear jobsite appropriate PPE as required.
• Work with ear protection when necessary
• Work in a loud environment when necessary
• May require climbing ladders, or working at heights.
• Work in various temperatures when necessary
• Work in a dusty environment when necessary
• Maintain and follow proper safety protocol

• If provided with company truck must follow all legal and company policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment/desk work on a regular basis
• Moderate/as needed travel to job sites required
• May require standing for periods up to 10 hours a day
• Jobsites may require climbing, crawling, bending, and lifting at times.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architectural engineering with structural emphasis, or closely related degree program is required.
• Complete and pass Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• 0 to 4 years’ experience as a student intern, or employment experience as an engineer in training.
• Basic knowledge of design standards and materials used in construction.
• Ability to use RISA 3D or similar structural design and analysis software.
• Ability to present handwritten calculations in an organized and legible manner.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or REVIT, or similar software, is a plus.

REPORTS TO

• This role reports to the Director of Structural Engineering.

SUPERVISION

• The position is not a supervisory position.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000