Project Engineer

CMC; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

PTO & Vacation

401(k) Match

Lifestyle Benefit $500

Bonuses

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company in the steel reinforcement industry, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to support design-build solutions and RAP systems. You’ll work with area managers and licensee teams to perform analyses, prepare design reviews, and deliver technical presentations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in geotechnical/structural engineering, knowledge of soil mechanics, and proficiency with AutoCAD and geotechnical software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in geotechnical/structural engineering.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and loading conditions.
• Experience reading project documents and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and drive deliverables from concept to closure.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and geotechnical software including SLIDE, SLOPE-W, Settle 3D.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-specific technical guidance for Geopier design-build solutions.
• Collaborate with Area Managers to perform engineering analyses and design reviews.
• Prepare or review calculations and establish engineering direction on projects with limited supervision.
• Support RAP design review by performing slope stability analyses.
• Assist in troubleshooting construction challenges and design issues.
• Review and approve RAP and other system designs.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at meetings and workshops.

Skills

Geotechnical Eng

Soil mechanics

Reading drawings

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Eng

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Settle 3D

SLIDE

SLOPE-W

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it’s what’s inside that counts

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You’ll Do

• Works closely with Area Managers, Region Engineers, and Geopier licensee teams to provide project specific technical guidance and direction in support of project feasibility and project bidding efforts for Geopier design build solutions
• Collaborate with Area Managers to perform engineering analyses and prepare design reviews
• Prepares or reviews engineering calculations and establishes engineering direction on projects with limited supervision
• Support Design Center review team by performing slope stability and other geotechnical analyses to prepare RAP designs
• Assist in troubleshooting construction challenges and design issues
• Review and approve Rammed Aggregate Pier (RAP) and other system designs
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at internal and external meetings and workshops

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a geotechnical/structural engineering field
• Possess a strong understanding of soil mechanics and structural loading conditions
• Experience reading and interpreting project documents and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills - articulate communicator, adept in both electronic and verbal communications, professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to plan, prioritize and drive issues, tasks and deliverables from concept to closure
• Proficient level of computer skills; MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Knowledge of computer systems and software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft applications, other geotechnical software including, SLIDE, SLOPE-W, Settle 3D

Your Education

• BS in Civil Engineering required – MS in geotechnical engineering preferred.
• PE (Professional Engineer) License is a plus

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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