Formwork Engineer I-Phoenix

Baker Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction is seeking a Formwork Engineer I to assist in the design and preparation of formwork layout drawings. Under senior engineering guidance, you will help plan projects to ensure safe, economical form systems are integrated into designs.

Responsibilities include producing drawings, calculations, and shop prep while coordinating with the field to address drawing conflicts and safety considerations. A Bachelor’s degree and CAD skills are required; EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• EIT credentials preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; AutoCAD proficiency; basic BIM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Calculate preliminary loads for shoring, forming, and reshoring.
• Determine member sizes and spacing.
• Ensure formwork loads fit crane capacities.
• Produce formwork drawings, RFIs, and crane layout drawings.
• Communicate design issues with field and resolve conflicts.
• Review construction drawings for dimensional accuracy and clashes.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Mechanical Eng

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

BIM

Job description

Req ID: 7930
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1

Summary

The Formwork Engineer I assists in the design and preparation of formwork layout drawings. Under the guidance of senior engineering, supports the project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical form systems are incorporated into the project design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Calculates preliminary loads for shoring, forming and reshoring
• Determines member sizes and proper spacing
• Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane
• Confirms framing layouts meet the design load requirements
• Designs the lifting and rigging equipment
• Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors
• Presents all calculations for review to the assigned Formwork Engineer II or III
• Provides design calculations for the production of formwork shop drawings
• Produces pour break drawings
• Produces preliminary crane layout drawings based on design calculations
• Identifies safety issues on the drawings
• Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork
• Reviews construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications
• Produces RFIs to resolve conflicts
• Produces repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout
• Maintains project drawing files
• Plots and assembles drawings per standards set by the Engineering Department
• Compares and checks their production drawings to the construction documents
• Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop
• Provides quantity take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment
• Monitors shop production with the field progress
• Produces work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms to be shipped to the field
• Establishes delivery dates for formwork delivered to project
• Performs inspection of detailed formwork installations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• EIT credentials preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of BIM

Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Good listening skills
• Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations
• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• Ability to use, understand and interpret structural analysis software
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to think outside of the box

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.