Formwork Engineer II

Baker Construction; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking a Formwork Engineer II to design and prepare formwork layout drawings. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and safe form systems are in place during project designs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, with at least four years of related experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of four years related experience and/or training.
• Must be Engineer in Training (EIT) or licensed.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares formwork layout drawings.
• Calculates loads for shoring and forming.
• Reviews and critiques vendor supplied drawings.

Skills

Engineering analysis

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Formwork Engineer II

Designs and prepares formwork layout drawings addressing the technical aspects of formwork layout, forming materials, system selection, and proper implementation. Supports project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical forming systems are incorporated in the project design. When required, work may be reviewed and stamped by a licensed engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides engineering input for proper form selection.
• Calculates 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 lifting and rigging equipment.
• Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors.
• Reviews the designs and calculations of Formwork Engineer I.
• Identifies and resolves any unique design issues on the project.
• Produces formwork shop drawings based on the chosen formwork system.
• Produces pour break and crane layout drawings.
• Reviews construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications.
• Issues 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 production drawings to the design criteria of the construction documents.
• Identifies safety issues on the drawings.
• Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork and brings resolution.
• Maintains standard detail library.
• Ensures critical framing sections are shown on the drawings.
• Reviews and critiques vendor supplied drawings.
• Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop and engineering drawings and work order production.
• Quantifies take‑offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment.
• Compares shop production with the field progress.
• Produces work orders to shop for pre‑assembly of forms.
• Provides input related to delivery dates for formwork delivered to the project.
• Performs pre‑pour inspections.
• Trains and qualifies others to do independent pre‑pour inspections.
• Critically views all aspects of construction design.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training.
• Must be an Engineer in Training (EIT) and pursuing a path toward licensure or be licensed in the applicable state.
• 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 managers, clients, and customers.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as blueprints and construction drawings.
• Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis, such as load calculations, pressures, shear, moment, and deflection calculations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interact with project personnel, clients, and engineers.
• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to think outside 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.