Construction Design Engineer

The Ruhlin Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Job summary

A leading construction services firm is seeking a Construction Design Engineer for their Sharon Center office in Ohio. This role involves assisting the Chief Engineer with submittals and resolving construction issues. Applicants should have a degree in civil or mechanical engineering, effective communication skills, and a desire to obtain a Professional Engineer license. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including ESOP and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar construction environment preferred.
• Ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design civil and structural submittals.
• Review shop drawings as required.
• Prepare drawings to support construction work.
• Ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Resolve field construction problems.
• Optimize means and methods with project teams.
• Advise estimators on pre-bid means.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Perform jobsite visits to look for improvements.
• Communicate and reinforce Company vision.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a CONSTRUCTION DESIGN ENGINEER for its corporate office in Sharon Center, Ohio. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Summary

Assist the Chief Engineer with the creation of major submittals that require a Professional Engineer’s stamp as well as all major methods that require either a Professional Engineer’s stamp or a thorough review with calculations. Perform all minor submittals for review by the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design accurate temporary civil and structural submittals including but not limited to, erection and demolition plans, and support of excavation designs with consideration made to standard safety factors and practices.
• Review shop drawings as required by the project.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work.
• Ensure completed work complies with all applicable standards, codes, and specifications.
• Review, analyze and resolve field construction problems.
• Assist project teams to optimize means and methods, utilizing in-house materials where possible, to develop efficient construction designs.
• Advise estimators on pre-bid means and creative methods that may be utilized during construction.
• Prepare for and attend pre-construction and hand-off meetings.
• Perform jobsite visits when submittals/plans are being installed or in use to look for possible improvements.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar construction environment preferred.
• Ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of and prior use of construction methods.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management and problem-solving skills.

Direct Report(s): None

About The Ruhlin Company The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

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The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age (age 40 or older), color, disability or handicap, veteran/military status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.