Structural Design Engineer

Hirebridge; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the engineering sector as a Structural Design Engineer where you will play a critical role in design, analysis, and collaboration on Contech's innovative Stormwater products. Enjoy working within a positive team environment and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Positive Team Environment

Work-Life Balance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in civil engineering project work required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong preference for civil engineering with structural emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-specific design services and technical support.
• Perform structural analysis of precast products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and provide field support.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred)

EIT (Engineer-in-Training)

PE (Professional Engineer)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Finite Element Analysis Software

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Engineering Excellence: Shaping the Future with Precision

Are you a structural design enthusiast with a passion for excellence? Join our team at Contech as a Structural Design Engineer and embark on a journey where innovation meets purpose. As a crucial member of our organization, you will specialize in structural engineering design, offering vital technical support to our dynamic engineering department, sales team, operations crew, and our customers. Your role will revolve around the exciting world of Contech's Stormwater products, involving design, installation, and evaluation. You will be the architect behind precision as you meticulously prepare and certify structural calculations and drawings, ensuring the reliability of our products.

Why Should You Apply?

• Positive Team Environment: At Contech, we foster a positive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is a top priority.
• Work-Life Balance: You can achieve your professional aspirations without sacrificing the balance between work and life.
• Industry Leader: Grow your career with an industry leader recognized for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that allows you to choose what best suits your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

Responsibilities of a Structural Design Engineer include:

• Design and Technical Support: Provides project specific design services focusing on Contech’s precast products – including preparation of engineering drawings and calculations, review of project plans, developing project solutions, providing technical advice – to assist the engineering team with integration and acceptance of Contech’s products into site plans.
• Structural Analysis: Perform structural analysis of precast manholes and vaults.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with in-house engineers, CAD Techs, Sales Team members, and external engineers in specifying and designing Contech's products. Offer technical support to the manufacturing team as needed to ensure the proper fabrication of products.
• Communication: Handle inquiries from the field sales team, outside consultants, and plant personnel by providing competent technical advice and input.
• Standards and Best Practices: Maintain engineering standards, policies, best practices, and procedures to contribute to risk management efforts. Assist in development of training programs and materials for Contech's products.
• Professional Development: Maintain knowledge and certifications in the civil/structural engineering field by attending industry trade shows, continuing education courses, and seminars, as necessary.
• Field Support: Travel to job sites to provide technical support, consultation, and evaluation related to Contech's products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with a strong preference for a degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) Required; PE (Professional Engineer) strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in civil engineering project work required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is required, and AutoCAD proficiency is preferred.
• Exposure to finite element analysis and/or structural analysis software is a plus.

Join Contech's dynamic and innovative engineering team and play a vital role in shaping a better future through sustainable solutions.

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