Design Engineer I

Design Engineer I Job Description

Design Engineer I is a technical staff position for individuals that typically possess between zero and three years of experience within a consulting structural engineering firm or similar. This is primarily a task-oriented position. Tasks are administered individually by a Supervisor, typically by Project Managers and occasionally by Project Engineers. Tasks are reviewed by a Supervisor while the task is both in-progress and complete. A Design Engineer’s performance is judged primarily on the accuracy and consistency of results as well as the level of independence with which those results were achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities

-

Tasks

• Generation of 3-D Building Information Models (BIM) and 3-D Structural Analysis and Design Models utilizing advanced software programs
• Computer-aided and hand-calculated structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems
• Introductory structural design coordination with other design professionals including Architects and Engineers of various disciplines
• Introductory preparation of Construction Documents within the Autodesk REVIT environment
• Review of structural submittals and basic RFI’s
• Construction Observation and Special Inspections on Jezerinac Group and other projects

-

Deliverables

• Production of complete and accurately modeled BIM and structural analysis and design models
• Production of accurate and orderly-kept calculations
• Production of accurately extracted structural plans and details per JG drawing presentation standards for review supervisor.
• Production of Field Observation, Inspection, and Investigative Reports per JG reporting standards for review by supervisor.

-

Project Management

• Regularly discuss allotted time per task with Project Manager

Knowledge Required

-

Technical

• Model Building Codes, i.e., FBC and IBC
• Design Standards, i.e., ASCE-7
• Material Codes and Design Standards, i.e., ACI-318 and AISC Manuals of Steel Construction
• JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable
• Software user manuals, i.e., Autodesk REVIT, RAM SS, RAM Concept, Enercalc
• Understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, and traditional and matrix structural analysis – exercise general critical thinking skills consistent with such understanding
• Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design methodology
• Field observation and inspection techniques

Work Quality

• Produces logical and accurate results backed by organized and clearly presented structural calculations that are easy for supervisors to understand
• Follows JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable
• Uses proper grammar within written and verbal communication
• Production of neat, accurate, and graphically pleasing documentation including reports
• Schedules timely in-house task/project quality reviews of his/her work and follows through on review comments

Time Management / Efficiency / Self-Motivation

• Sets goals throughout day for the completion of individual tasks
• Seeks collaboration with supervisor in determination of allotted time per task and produces work in allotted time period
• Works to simplify analysis, design, and drawing presentation
• Completes tasks on time and only once. Spends little time correcting design errors or incomplete or erroneous documents
• Logs time accurately on a daily basis per Project Manager’s contractual agreements
• Voluntarily seeks job knowledge outside of office hours including reading of textbooks, codes, material specifications, software manuals, and industry trade publications.

Communication and Teamwork

• Speaks clearly and efficiently to colleagues, supervisors, clients, and other industry professionals using accurate technical terminology
• Writes grammatically correct, efficient, and technically accurate reports, emails, or other inquiries
• Works collaboratively with others, openly and thoroughly sharing information with others

Leadership and Culture

• Reaches out to instruct others when their technical acumen on a subject is greater than his/her colleague’s
• Displays an enthusiastic and positive attitude, treats co-workers with respect, works to resolve disputes - not promote them, and arouses enthusiasm in others and promotes their development
• Is an internal champion of JG by setting positive examples for other employees; and
• Provides management with constructive suggestions on ways to make JG a better company and a better place to work

Firm Promotion

• Conducts his or herself in a professional manner with all industry contacts
• Provides helpful consultation and recommendations to project team members
• Communicates accurately through verbal, electronic, and written channels
• Always Promotes JG and their services
• Responds to client and project concerns and needs in a professional and timely manner
• Seeks and presents additional opportunities for JG through current and past industry contacts