Construction Engineer in Training

Socket.dev; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401(k)/RRSP)

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Virginia Beach seeks a Construction Engineer to draft and analyze temporary works designs, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance with project specs. You will develop plans for falsework, shoring, and related elements, balancing constructability and cost while aligning with contract requirements.

Collaborating with engineers, you will submit designs for peer review and ensure timely approvals; senior staff may seal designs after review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• EIT or EI preferred.
• Knowledge of temporary works design is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on temporary works designs to ensure constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Draft design plans for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.) per specs and standards.
• Design temporary construction elements balancing constructability, cost, and on-site feasibility.
• Submit designs for peer review or approval; senior engineer/manager to seal after approval.

Skills

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT/EI preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

RIZA Suite

LARSA

MathCAD

Job description

Overview

Are you a self-motivated Engineer looking to make a significant impact on our projects? As a Construction Engineer, you will draft and analyze temporary works designs to ensure constructability with contract documents, specifications and regulatory requirements.

The Construction Engineering Group focuses on the “how” when it comes to constructing the work. This team of specialized engineers has extensive experience in designing and constructing various temporary works.

What you will be doing

• Provides technical input on temporary works construction designs to ensure constructability and compliance to project contract specifications.

• Drafts design plans for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.), ensuring completeness and accuracy with regulatory standards and within the contract specifications.

• Designs temporary construction elements ensuring ease of constructability, cost effectiveness with materials onsite or purchased, balancing between optimization and feasibility of onsite project construction.

• Submits design for peer review or approval review in an accurate and timely manner to avoid construction delays on the project site. Senior engineer or manager to seal designs following approval review.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering field required.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) preferred.

• Internal Training Crane level I and II preferred.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, RIZA suite, LARSA and MathCAD are a plus.

• Knowledge and skill in technical writing for clear and efficient communication and understanding.

• Knowledge and understanding of constructability and construction practices.

• Verbal, written and interpersonal skills required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $73,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $76,000.00/Yr.