Design Product Engineer (CIVIL/STRUCTURAL)

Northwest Pipe Company; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Pipe Company seeks a Design Product Engineer (EIT) to provide structural designs for vaults, pipes, box culverts and other precast products. You will analyze civil plans, prepare CAD drawings, review BOMs, and support cost-saving design projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering, drafting, sales, manufacturing, and quality teams, while applying ACI 318 and AASHTO LRFD design knowledge and utilizing AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MathCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• E.I.T certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Concrete Design coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural designs for a full range of precast products (vaults, pipe, box culverts, catch basins, manholes, wingwalls) under supervision.
• Analyze civil plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
• Prepare and review project CAD drawings and BOMs.
• Support production with cost-saving design initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, drafting, sales, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams on design questions.
• Engage with precast industry associations and public utility projects.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

English proficiency

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Interpret technical instructions

CAD concepts

Education

B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering (preferred)

E.I.T Certification

Concrete Design course (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Job description

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Design Product Engineer (EIT) include but are not limited to the following:

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

• Provide structural designs for full range of precast products manufactured by the Precast Infrastructure plants including vaults, pipe, box culverts, catch basins, manholes, wingwalls and other precast concrete products as directed and under the supervision of the Director of Engineering.
• Ability and initiative to become knowledgeable with design concepts and theory for all current products including vaults, pipe, box culverts, manholes and specialty precast.
• Analyze civil plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
• Prepare and review project specific CAD drawings.
• Understand concrete mix designs and serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing plants as needed.
• Assist in submittal preparation, submittal approval from Engineer and review production drawings.
• Prepare and review bills of material (BOMs)
• Support production with cost savings projects related to process or product design.
• Communicate and support project sales representatives, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams on any design related questions and/or issues.
• Engage with and participate in precast industry specific associations (MSPCA, APCA, NPCA, etc.) and work with engineers for public utilities, government entities, and other vendors.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must embrace and support core values Accountability, Commitment and Teamwork
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

MINIMUM COMPENTENCIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read, write and speak in English language.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast paced growing role and department.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work with sales, engineering, drafting and production teams to turn projects over in a timely manner.
• Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to review project plans as needed.
• Must be able to assist management with production problems & develop sound solutions.
• Must be able to receive & execute verbal and written instructions and document instructions in organized manner.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic knowledge of ACI 318, AASHTO LRFD, and other applicable design codes.
• Ability to use various computer programs, including AutoCAD, Solidworks, and MathCAD with a minimum of one year experience.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering from accredited university, Master of Science in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 1-year work experience in a professional environment, precast and/or manufacturing preferred.
• E.I.T Certification (or the ability to obtain with 6 months of hire).
• Preferred Concrete Design course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.