Design Engineer

Arcosa Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a Design Engineer for Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, or Ft Worth, TX. You will analyze and design tubular steel transmission structures to meet project criteria and standards, preparing calculations and documentation for assigned projects.

You will collaborate with drafting, project management and estimating teams to resolve issues, communicate technical requirements, and ensure quality designs for fabrication and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with exposure to structural design.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience.
• EIT certification is required.
• Experience with structural design software.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and project design criteria.
• Use software design tools and fundamental engineering principles to analyze and design structures.
• 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 teams.
• Assist drafting team to resolve ambiguities during shop drawing drafting.
• Report the impact of design changes to the Project Manager.
• Perform checks on designs developed by peers as needed.
• Assist on deviations to designs and field issues that may arise.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT

Tools

Structural Design Software

Job description

Overview

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are also unable to provide relocation assistance for this role.

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, perform 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 that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
• Minimum 5 years of design 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