Formwork Engineer II

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. is looking for a Formwork Engineer II to join their team in Town of Florida, NY. This role involves designing and preparing formwork layout drawings, ensuring efficient and safe implementation of forming systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, along with four years of relevant experience.

You will collaborate with various teams to enhance project outcomes and must possess proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years related experience and/or training.
• Must be an Engineer in Training (EIT) and pursuing a path towards licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides Engineering input for proper form selection.
• Calculates loads for shoring, forming, and reshoring.
• Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane.
• Reviews the designs and calculations of Formwork Engineer I.

Skills

Engineering analysis

AutoCAD proficiency

Ability to work in a team environment

Technical document interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert

Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US, 33312

Req ID: 7837
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. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The 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 design of 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
• 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 project
• 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 the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; and a minimum of fouryears related experience and/or training
• Must be an Engineer in Training (EIT) and pursuing a path towards licensure or licensed in 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 groups of managers, clients, and customers
• 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 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.