Design Engineer

Description Of Duties

• Works under the direct supervisor of a Project Manager
• Determines gravity loads
• Performs basic calculations for gravity system calculations for floors, walls, and foundations
• Performs basic calculations for lateral system calculations for shear walls, hold downs, and foundations
• Performs basic calculations for wood/steel and wood ledger design
• Determines seismic loads for non-structural elements per ASCE-7
• Determines components and cladding wind loads for elements per ASCE-7
• Performs column base plate designs
• Details redlines for review
• Use various structural software programs in performing calculations
• Prepares bolt, nail, lag bolt and shot pin designs
• Maintains project files and documentation

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field required
• Zero to 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Obtain EIT certification

Attributes

• Strong time management
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Handles stress during tight schedule deadlines
• Strong organization skills