Design Engineer - Civil and Concrete (PE)

Jobot; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefit package

High target and actual bonus payouts

401(k) match

PTO accruing from day one

Health care starts day one

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a remote Precast Concrete Design Engineer with a Professional Engineering license. This role focuses on designing structures such as box culverts and drainage inlets, ensuring compliance with project specifications. The ideal candidate has civil engineering experience, expertise in precast concrete design, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary package and benefits, including a 401(k) match and PTO from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have a Professional Engineering license in at least one state.
• Strong expertise in precast concrete design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs for precast concrete structures.
• Oversee review and permitting processes.
• Conduct feasibility analyses to meet specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Proficiency in structural analysis and design codes

Strong analytical skills

Project and team management

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD tools

Education

Professional Engineering license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Overview

Remote (primarily Eastern Time). Focus on precast concrete design engineering for projects such as box culverts, drainage inlets, retaining walls, pipe end walls, liquid-holding tanks, dry utility vaults, and underground detention systems. Must hold a Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs for non-prestressed, precast concrete structures.
• Oversee review and permitting processes as applicable to project requirements.
• Conduct feasibility analyses to ensure designs meet project specifications and stakeholder expectations.
• Prepare formal correspondence to justify or explain aspects of design, production, or product repair.
• Track project progress, compiling technical reports, specifications, and calculations for internal and external parties.
• Develop and maintain project databases; create secondary systems as needed.
• Apply engineering expertise to support production troubleshooting, quality control, and process improvements.
• Stay current on industry trends, design codes, and standards relevant to precast concrete structures.

Qualifications

• Must have a Professional Engineering license in at least one state. Multiple state/reciprocity preferred.
• Civil engineering experience with strong expertise in precast concrete design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design codes, including state DOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, ACI 318-19, ACI 350-20, and relevant ASTM standards (C76, C478, C507, C857, A615/A706).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot production processes and ensure quality control.
• Project and team management skills, including organizing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with structural design criteria: LRFD bridge design, live load analysis, soil/structure interaction, flotation resistance, lifting considerations, embedded plates/anchor design, seismic considerations, serviceability, durability, and stability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and CAD tools.

Benefits

• Strong benefit package.
• High target and actual bonus payouts.
• 401(k) match.
• PTO accruing from day one.
• Health care starts day one.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Large company with great reputation and long runway of work for strong stability.

Salary

$115,000 – $155,000 per year.