Construction Engineer - Temporary Works Design

Flatiron Construction Corp

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical and Dental Benefits

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp in Virginia Beach is seeking a self-motivated Construction Engineer to contribute significantly to our projects. The Construction Engineering Group focuses on optimizing construction methods of various temporary works such as falsework and temporary bridges, ensuring compliance with contract documents and regulations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, along with a PE license and 10+ years of experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in temporary works construction practices and constructability innovation techniques.
Proven knowledge of engineering software like AutoCAD and MathCAD.
Able to self‑prioritize tasks with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

Provide constructability and technical design input for temporary works.
Design and draft construction methods ensuring regulatory compliance.
Conduct forensic analysis for post-construction claims mitigation.

Skills

AutoCAD

RISA suite

LARSA

MathCAD

Strong verbal and presentation skills

Technical writing skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering

Professional Engineering License (PE/PENG)

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 constructability and technical design input on temporary works construction designs to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulatory requirements.
Designs and drafts construction methods for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.), ensuring completeness and accuracy with regulatory standards and within the contract specifications.
Reviews personal and peer design elements to optimize project constructability, cost effectiveness and material quantities.
Conducts forensic analysis for post-construction items to support claims mitigation and dispute resolutions.
Submits design for peer review or approval review in an accurate and timely manner to avoid construction delays on the project site. Seals personal and team designs following approval review.

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural or related Engineering field required.
Professional Engineering License (PE/PENG) required.
10+ years of experience in temporary works construction practices and constructability innovation techniques.
Proven knowledge of AutoCAD, RISA suite, LARSA and MathCAD required.
Proven success with creative, innovative and optimization strategies for construction challenges.
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Proven interpersonal skills used to defend, clarify and explain construction strategies and designs.
Clear, concise and efficient technical writing skills used in calculation packages.
Able to self‑prioritize and track individual work with limited oversight.
Able and driven to mentor developing engineering team. Able to set clear expectations and support team to reach Company and departmental goals.

Why work for us

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