Design Engineer

Arcosa Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a Design Engineer to design tubular steel transmission structures and verify conformance to project criteria. The role involves coordinating with customers and internal teams to produce complete, accurate designs and reports in multiple Texas offices.

Requirements include a BSCE with a structural design background, an active EIT, and substantial experience using structural design software.

Qualifications

• BSCE with structural design background or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• EIT license is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience applying engineering design standards to transmission structures.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and project design criteria.
• Perform design calculations and prepare cost estimates.
• Review drawings for conformance and revisions.
• Coordinate revisions with project management and drafting teams.
• Support drafting and field teams in resolving design ambiguities.
• Report design changes to the Project Manager.
• Mentor peers on design quality and standards.

Skills

EIT

Structural design software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a Design Engineer in our Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, or Ft Worth, TX office. The Engineer is responsible for the analysis and design of tubular steel transmission structures and associated products to be in conformance with project design criteria, applicable industry standards and Meyer Utility Structures policies, procedures and design standards. The Engineer will coordinate and communicate technical information and requirements with internal and external customers and will prepare complete and accurate designs, details, documentation and reports for assigned projects. The Engineer will assist in resolving technical issues on drawings, in fabrication and construction as needed.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Review customer specifications and project design criteria
• Use software design tools, engineering documents and structural engineering fundamentals to analyze and design structures and appurtenances to meet customer specifications and project design criteria
• Prepare design calculations and cost estimating information
• Review drawings for design conformance and customer revisions
• Coordinate customer design revisions with project management, modeling and estimating team members
• Initiate conversations with our customers and assist drafting team members to resolve problems of ambiguity during Drafting of our Shop Drawings
• Report the impact of design changes to the Project Manager
• As needed, performs checks on designs developed by peers
• Assist on deviations to designs and field issues that may arise

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with background in Structural Design or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• E.I.T. required
• Experience with Structural Design Software
• Ability to work as part of a team and to act with initiative when problems arise
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel