Lead Design Engineer

Kokosing Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing Construction seeks a Lead Construction Design Engineer to develop temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure projects. The role can be based in Richmond, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, with supervision of CAD modelers and collaboration with field personnel.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, a VA/MD PE license, and 10+ years of relevant design experience for temporary works. Willingness to lead and mentor is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and review temporary construction engineering designs for safety, constructability, and code compliance.
• Provide leadership and direction to other design engineers and CAD modelers.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and develop growth opportunities for team members.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, economical engineering solutions.
• Optimize means and methods with in-house materials and develop efficient designs.
• Manage project schedules to align submittals with timelines.
• Understand contract and safety requirements to ensure compliant plans.
• Oversee third-party reviews and execution of construction submittals.
• Assist estimating by reviewing pre-bid means and methods and related costs.
• Represent Kokosing during client and project management meetings.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (VA/MD)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.Job Description:We are seeking a Lead Construction Design Engineer to develop temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure construction projects.This role can be based in either our Richmond, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD office.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan, design, and review temporary construction engineering designs for safety, constructability, and code compliance.Provide leadership and direction to other design engineers and CAD modelers. Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and accountability, work closely with senior management to identify and deliver opportunities for the development and growth of all team members under their supervision.Work and communicate effectively with internal entities such as other design engineers, CAD modelers, and field personnel as well as external entities such as clients, owners, vendors, and consultants to develop safe, economic, and appropriate engineering solutions.Work with construction operations teams to optimize means and methods, utilizing in-house materials where possible, and develop efficient designs.Coordinate various project schedules to manage needs of completed engineered submittals.Understand varying contract and safety requirements to develop plans safely and in accordance with owner specifications.Manage third-party reviews and complete execution of construction engineering submittals.Review project documents with construction estimating staff to develop pre-bid means, methods, and construction engineering cost estimates.Represent company during client and project management meetings.Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering field.Current Professional Engineer license in Virginia and/or Maryland with ability to obtain other states as necessary.Minimum 10 years of design experience engineering temporary construction works (shoring, erection, demolition etc.) for bridge/highway projects.Knowledge Requirements / SkillsKnowledge and experience with the detailed engineering design of:Structural capacity analysisShoring systemsCofferdamsErection plansBridge demolitionConcrete formworkSlope stabilityFoundationsAble to learn additional engineering responsibilities, as well as a variety of other engineered systemsProficiency with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, MathCAD, Microsoft Office products, and other software utilized in engineering designDemonstrated time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate with estimating and operations staff.BenefitsKokosing Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.Expected annual salary range for this position is: $140,000 - $200,000.00 USD Annual profit shareThis compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.