Formwork Engineer III

Baker Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Formwork Engineer III to lead formwork design, layout, and safety. You will sign, stamp, and approve design work, and coordinate with field teams on complex projects.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, and at least six years of related experience; proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM is essential; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with at least six years of related experience or training.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in AutoCAD; basic BIM understanding

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering input for proper form selection.
• Calculates loads for shoring, forming and reshoring.
• Determines member sizes and spacing.
• Ensures formwork loads fit crane capacities.
• Reviews, signs and stamps design work.
• Produces formwork and crane layout drawings and shop drawings.
• Interfaces with field to resolve drawing conflicts and safety issues.
• Oversees training and development of team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Req ID: 8005
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 III oversees and participates in the design and preparation of formwork layout drawings addressing the technical aspects of formwork layout, forming materials, system selection, and proper implementation. Participates in the project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical forming systems are incorporated in the project design. Must sign, stamp, and approve design work.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

• 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 Engineers
• Identifies and resolves any unique design issues on the project
• Determines final crane placement based on foundation and load designsOversees:
  • Production of formwork shop drawings based on the design of the chosen formwork system
  • Production of pour break drawings
  • Production of crane layout drawings
  • Review of construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications
  • Issuing of RFIs to resolve conflicts.
  • Production of repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout.
  • Maintenance of project drawing files
  • Plotting and assembly of 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
• Quantity take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment
• Shop production with the field progress
• Work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms to be shipped to the field
• Delivery dates for formwork delivered to 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 team members to ensure maximum return on investment. Ensures support managers within area of responsibility also supervise, train, evaluate and develop their 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 six years related experience and/or training;
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Basic understanding of BIM

Competencies

• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• 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 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.