Lead Design Engineer

Kokosing, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing Construction is seeking a Lead Construction Design Engineer to create temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure projects. The role can be based in Richmond, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, with responsibilities including leading design engineers, coordinating with CAD modelers, and ensuring safety and code compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, a VA/MD PE license (or ability to obtain others), and at least 10 years of design

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in Virginia and/or Maryland (ability to obtain others).
• Minimum 10 years of design experience in temporary construction works for bridge/highway projects.

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 for growth opportunities.
• Interface with clients, owners, vendors, and consultants to develop safe, economical engineering solutions.
• Work with construction operations to optimize means and methods and develop efficient designs.
• Coordinate project schedules to manage submittals and ensure timely delivery.
• Understand contract and safety requirements to develop plans in accordance with owner specs.
• Manage third-party reviews and execution of construction engineering submittals.
• Support pre-bid cost estimates with design input and assist in bid preparations.
• Represent the company in client and project management meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

Shoring systems

Cofferdams

Erection plans

Bridge demolition

Concrete formwork

Slope stability

Foundations

Time management

Communication

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license (VA/MD)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 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 70 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.

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 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. 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 Experience

• Bachelor 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 / Skills

• Knowledge and experience with the detailed engineering design of:
• Structural capacity analysis
• Shoring systems
• Cofferdams
• Erection plans
• Bridge demolition
• Concrete formwork
• Slope stability
• Foundations
• Able to learn additional engineering responsibilities, as well as a variety of other engineered systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA‑3D, MathCAD, Microsoft Office products, and other software utilized in engineering design
• Demonstrated time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate with estimating and operations staff.

Benefits

Kokosing Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Expected annual salary range for this position is: $125,000 - $190,000.00 USD Annual plus profit share.

This 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.