Trainee Construction Engineer: Temporary Works

FlatironDragados; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) / RRSP matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados in Virginia Beach is seeking a Construction Engineer to draft and analyze temporary works designs, ensuring constructability and compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.

You will draft plans for temporary structures (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes) and submit designs for peer review to prevent delays on site; senior engineers will seal approved designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or related field required.
• EIT or EI preferred.
• Crane Level I and II preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, RIZA, LARSA and MathCAD is a plus.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Understanding of constructability and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical input on temporary works construction designs to ensure constructability and compliance with project contract specifications.
• Drafts design plans for temporary works (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes, etc.), ensuring completeness and accuracy with regulatory standards and contract specifications.
• Designs temporary construction elements balancing constructability, cost, and on-site feasibility.
• Submits design for peer review or approval to avoid construction delays; senior engineer or manager to seal designs after approval.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT/EI preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

RIZA suite

LARSA

MathCAD

Job description

FlatironDragados in Virginia Beach is seeking a Construction Engineer to draft and analyze temporary works designs, ensuring constructability and compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.

You will draft plans for temporary structures (falsework, shoring, temporary bridges, formwork, slopes) and submit designs for peer review to prevent delays on site; senior engineers will seal approved designs.