Associate Design Engineer - EIT

Molin Concrete Products Co; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k plans

ESOP contributions

Job summary

Molin in Minnesota is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the structural design of precast products. You will prepare calculations and drawings for hollow core, planks, beams, columns, slabs, and wall panels, ensuring adherence to codes and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, producing preliminary calculations for bids, coordinating with General Contractors, Architects and Project Managers, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in construction or the design/manufacture of precast products.
• EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations and drawings to support structural design of precast products, including hollow core, plank, beams, columns, slabs, and wall panels.
• Examine plans, specs, and cost estimates to ensure drawings meet customer expectations.
• Produce preliminary engineering calculations for use by Sales and Estimating in bidding.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and Project Managers on construction details.
• Check production drawings for reinforcing, lifting and stressing requirements.
• Review pre-pour and post-pour conditions and investigate product/design issues for solutions.
• Respond to inquiries from Field staff or customers to resolve design issues and provide cost-efficient solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and attend design meetings to discuss Molin products.

Skills

Precast concrete

Structural design

Blueprints

AutoCAD

Concise

EliPlan

Word

Excel

Project management

Building codes

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Concise

EliPlan

Word

Excel

Job description

• Prepare calculations and drawings to support structural design of product to include concrete reinforcement, product sizing, connection requirements and overall stability analysis to meet customer demands and building codes. (Hollow core, plank, beams, columns, slabs, wall panels)
• Examine general plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure drawings match customer expectations.
• Produce preliminary engineering calculations and design work for use by Sales and Estimating in the bidding process.
• Assist with documentation and communication of construction details, loadings, etc. with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Responsible for helping check production piece drawings for proper reinforcing, lifting and stressing requirements.
• Respond to requests to review pre-pour and post-pour conditions, investigate damaged product or design issues to assure integrity of product and/or offer solutions for change or repair. Review cull reports and offer solutions to P/E engineers.
• Respond to inquiries by Field employees or Customers to resolve design issues and/or address damaged product(s) on jobsites. Suggest solutions that are timely and cost effective without jeopardizing product reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve work processes and standardize work. Make recommendations to update current Molin practices.
• Attend design meetings to discuss opportunities and solutions using Molin products.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Team player.
• Knowledge of precast/prestressed concrete properties.
• Able to read and adjust blueprints and other construction documents.
• Knowledge of structural engineering design practices.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Concise software, in addition to a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and EliPlan.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient at managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good listener.
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• High spatial intelligence and math aptitude.
• Working knowledge of building codes and design standards.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-2 years of experience in construction or the design/manufacture of precast products

Licenses/Certificates:

• EIT preferred
• Pay for this position is estimated to start at $70k - $75k and could increase based on the experience, certifications, and qualifications of the applicant.*
• Molin offers paid holidays, PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, ESOP contributions and so much more!

*Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate of the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the actual work location.

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