Design Engineer

Summary:

Design buildings with complexity 1 to 3 using MBS (Metal Building Software), verifying all software input, output and customer's requirements per the design contracts. Help estimators and project managers to resolve questions, design queries and drawing queries. Assist Professional Engineer with design and detailing related issues.

Essential Functions:

1. MBS job input review such as check building codes, loads, openings, eave extensions, mezzanine, crane, parapet, mansard, fascia, etc.
2. Complete initial design of buildings prior to review by Professional Engineer and finalize the design if there are any changes suggested by Professional Engineer.
3. Optimize building design to save building weight and cost.
4. Help project managers with complex design and queries related to building codes, architectural, structural and mechanical drawings. Suggest different options to input in MBS.
5. Help estimators with complex design and queries related to building codes, architectural, structural and mechanical drawings. Suggest different options to input in MBS.
6. Check design for updated codes of existing buildings and provide solutions to fix at the jobsite.
7. Check permit drawings of complex buildings occasionally.
8. Please note, this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with one to five years of experience preferably in the PEMB industry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to read architectural, structural and mechanical drawings and use AutoCAD software. Should be familiar with MBS software. Must understand building code files, MBMA standards and AISC standards. Should possess an understanding of programming calculator and plotter.