Formwork Engineer I-Phoenix

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Formwork Engineer I to assist in formwork layout design and project planning to ensure safe, efficient systems are included in the project design.

Under supervision, you will perform design calculations, produce shop drawings, and coordinate with field teams. This role requires a Civil/Mechanical Eng degree, AutoCAD proficiency, and BIM understanding, with opportunities for growth in a leading concrete specialty contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of BIM.

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 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.
• Produce 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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Structural analysis software

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

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Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85003

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

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

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

The Formwork Engineer I will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

• 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 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
• Produce 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of BIM

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• 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
• 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

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

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.