Design Engineer

GPAC

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Software, AutoCAD, Bridge Building, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Concrete, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Safety, Genetics, Health Insurance, Insurance, Internal Audit, Materials Planning, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Scaffolding, Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
1 day ago

Design Engineers ensure the stability and safety of our construction methods and temporary work structures. A design engineer collaborates with third party designers, our construction team, and other stakeholders to create designs which provide our team with a competitive advantage while ensuring safe construction methods and a project delivered timely and within budget.We are seeking a Design Engineer working in the heavy, civil construction industry (Bridges, Locks and dams…i.e. no buildings) and ideally one who focuses on temporary works – things we build onsite as part of our construction methods for building the permanent structure. Examples include: falsework, engineered lifts, temporary custom scaffolds, special concrete forms, cofferdams, etc.Design Engineer Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Creatively brainstorm with estimating and project teams on conceptual designs and potential value-engineering componentsEvaluate loads and outside forces to verify structural soundness of new construction components, falsework, and existing structures for work methods to be employedDesign structures, such as bridge erection falsework, custom scaffolding, rigging apparatuses, and other access componentsCreate structural models by using computer-aided design softwareAdhere to company Design and Inspection of Temporary Structures and Construction DevicesComplete field inspection of critical fabrications/falsework prior to loading.Aid in conducting field investigations and measurements as necessary for design on connecting componentsFollow construction safety guidelinesChoose appropriate materials based on structural specifications and material availabilityReview plans and specifications for standards in constructabilityEvaluate in-house work plans on design critical componentsCoordinate projects with 3rd party design professionals, managing their progress to stay on budget and on schedulePrepare and allocate design proposal and budgets for use by project managersCollaborate with project teams to develop engineered solutions for job needsQuality control design review other in-house designs as requiredReview and audit internal design processes to ensure standards are met and evolved as necessaryDesign Engineer Qualifications and Education:Bachelor's degree in Civil / Structural engineeringRegistered Professional Engineer5+ years of heavy civil engineering design experienceHighly proficient in Structural AnalysisStructural analysis software (RISA Suite preferred)AutoCAD / Civil 3D experience for staging / modeling required, TEKLA a plusData-driven mindset with excellent mathematical skillsMeticulous attention to detailHighly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent innovative and collaborative capabilitiesWillingness to Travel occasionally to project sitesCompetitive Base Salary Depending on Experience:5-7 years of experience: $125k - $160k10-15 years of experience and management experience: $160k - $225k+ (top range is negotiable for "the LeBron of temp works")Standard Company Benefits Include:Annualy bonus of +20%Health Insurance - 90% of employee, 70% of dependentsDental and Vision Insurance add-on401k + 6% matchPTO + 7 HolidaysThis person could be remote, so long as they understand they may need to come to the office or go to a jobsite periodically i.e. realistically Apply Today!All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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GPAC

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/