Engineering Manager (Civil) - Aurora, CO

Geoquest USA; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (11–21)

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Free parking

Job summary

Geoquest USA, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the Division’s engineering team, coordinating design projects and ensuring technical QA/QC. The EM reports to the Division Manager and collaborates with Corporate leadership to align engineering activities with company goals.

The role requires a BS in Civil/Geotechnical disciplines, 5+ years of experience, and PE licensure, plus the ability to lead staff and drive cost-saving engineering solutions for MSE wall products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited school.
• Five (5) years of applicable engineering experience.
• 5-10 years of MSE wall experience.
• Professional engineering licensure.
• Clear understanding of the scope of work carried out by the various departments of the company and capable of managing assigned staff within a specific Engineering division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct communication and coordination of design projects for a specific geographic division with the Division Manager.
• Division responsibilities for the EM include local technical QA/QC, scheduling reporting personnel in the Division’s Engineering group, arranging training for new and existing reporting staff, communicating technical information in support of local Sales and Operations and administrative reviews of reporting staff performance.
• At the Corporate level, the EM is responsible for informing Corporate of the Division’s work, ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed, participation in technical meetings and preparation of technical documents that are relevant to the Division as well as the larger Engineering Department companywide.
• Attendance at monthly engineering teleconference meetings to discuss the status of design work for assigned division with Vice President of Engineering.
• Perform the engineering design and analysis of all products designed by Geoquest, regardless of complexity, in innovative and cost saving methods.
• Ensure the timely completion and distribution of output from the division.
• Visualize and create the necessary details pertinent to the development of the construction plans and shop drawings for the various products designed by Geoquest.
• Provide quality control of all design and drafting work in division of responsibility, as well as final design check for all projects where providing professional seal.
• Where not signing directly as PE, the EM will make arrangements for the review and seal by other assigned PEs as agreed upon with the VP of Engineering.

Skills

Engineering evaluations

AutoCAD

Civil/Geotechnical

Team supervision

Cross-divisional coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional engineering licensure (PE)

Tools

In-house engineering spreadsheets

Job description

Description

Job Details

Geoquest USA, Inc. (formerly The Reinforced Earth Company) is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

The Engineering Manager (EM) has a dual function with responsibilities at both the Division and Corporate levels. The EM reports to a Division Manager for their daily responsibilities and manages the Division’s Engineering group, providing technical and administrative guidance. Technical and administrative reporting to Corporate will be made primarily through the VP of Engineering although where specific to other departments of the company the EM may also respond to the Human Resources Director and members of Senior Management in the Corporate office.

Prerequisites

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited school of engineering
• Five (5) years of applicable engineering experience
• 5-10 years of MSE wall experience
• Professional engineering licensure.
• Clear understanding of the scope of work carried out by the various departments of the company and capable of managing assigned staff within a specific Engineering division.

Necessary Skills

• Understanding of all responsibilities for positions that report to EM.
• Ability to perform engineering evaluations using in-house engineering spreadsheet programs, software and AutoCAD programs.
• Ability to comprehend and apply advanced principles of civil engineering (structural and geotechnical inclusive) to the various products designed by Geoquest.
• Supervise design work in a specific Division, discuss design, and take initiative within predetermined guidelines.
• Coordinate with other personnel in the various divisions and departments of the company and able to communicate with other technical and construction personnel outside the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct communication and coordination of design projects for a specific geographic division with the Division Manager.
• Division responsibilities for the EM include local technical QA/QC, scheduling reporting personnel in the Division’s Engineering group, arranging training for new and existing reporting staff, communicating technical information in support of local Sales and Operations and administrative reviews of reporting staff performance.
• At the Corporate level, the EM is responsible for informing Corporate of the Division’s work, ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed, participation in technical meetings and preparation of technical documents that are relevant to the Division as well as the larger Engineering Department companywide.
• Attendance at monthly engineering teleconference meetings to discuss the status of design work for assigned division with Vice President of Engineering.
• Perform the engineering design and analysis of all products designed by Geoquest, regardless of complexity, in innovative and cost saving methods.
• Ensure the timely completion and distribution of output from the division.
• Visualize and create the necessary details pertinent to the development of the construction plans and shop drawings for the various products designed by Geoquest.
• Provide quality control of all design and drafting work in division of responsibility, as well as final design check for all projects where providing professional seal.
• Where not signing directly as PE, the EM will make arrangements for the review and seal by other assigned PEs as agreed upon with the VP of Engineering.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Perform extra-department responsibilities assigned in areas of administration, human resources and training, technical standards and design tools, product packages, and/or procedures and standardization.

Developing Responsibilities

• Application of technical abilities to improve and innovate upon the Geoquest product line.
• Work with Vice President of Engineering to improve procedures and enhance methods of sound and economical design.
• Communicate with potential clients in the course of project development to inform and encourage usage of RE products.
• Perform supervisory/leadership role to entry-level design engineers and designers.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

responsibilities will be carried out in a traditional office environment under traditional office conditions. Employee will be familiar with and observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

Geoquest USA, Inc. offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:

• 11 days paid Vacation to start, increasing to 16 days at 5 years, and 21 days at 10 years.
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia for children up to age 26), and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives
• Free Parking

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at https://www.geoquest-group.us/

Geoquest USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.