Design Engineer I

Design Engineer I Job Description

Design Engineer I is a technical staff position for individuals that typically possess between zero and three years of experience within a consulting structural engineering firm or similar. This is primarily a task-oriented position. Tasks are administered individually by a Supervisor, typically by Project Managers and occasionally by Project Engineers. Tasks are reviewed by a Supervisor while the task is both in-progress and complete. A Design Engineer’s performance is judged primarily on the accuracy and consistency of results as well as the level of independence with which those results were achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tasks
  1. Generation of 3-D Building Information Models (BIM) and 3-D Structural Analysis and Design Models utilizing advanced software programs
  2. Computer-aided and hand-calculated structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems
  3. Introductory structural design coordination with other design professionals including Architects and Engineers of various disciplines
  4. Introductory preparation of Construction Documents within the Autodesk REVIT environment
  5. Review of structural submittals and basic RFI’s
  6. Construction Observation and Special Inspections on Jezerinac Group and other projects
• Deliverables
  1. Production of complete and accurately modeled BIM and structural analysis and design models
  2. Production of accurate and orderly-kept calculations
  3. Production of accurately extracted structural plans and details per JG drawing presentation standards for review supervisor.
  4. Production of Field Observation, Inspection, and Investigative Reports per JG reporting standards for review by supervisor.
• Project Management
  1. Regularly discuss allotted time per task with Project Manager

Knowledge Required

• Technical
  1. Model Building Codes, i.e., FBC and IBC
  2. Design Standards, i.e., ASCE-7
  3. Material Codes and Design Standards, i.e., ACI-318 and AISC Manuals of Steel Construction
  4. JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable
  5. Software user manuals, i.e., Autodesk REVIT, RAM SS, RAM Concept, Enercalc
  6. Understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, and traditional and matrix structural analysis – exercise general critical thinking skills consistent with such understanding
  7. Understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design methodology
  8. Field observation and inspection techniques

Work Quality

• Produces logical and accurate results backed by organized and clearly presented structural calculations that are easy for supervisors to understand
• Follows JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable
• Uses proper grammar within written and verbal communication
• Production of neat, accurate, and graphically pleasing documentation including reports
• Schedules timely in-house task/project quality reviews of his/her work and follows through on review comments

Time Management / Efficiency / Self-Motivation

• Sets goals throughout day for the completion of individual tasks
• Seeks collaboration with supervisor in determination of allotted time per task and produces work in allotted time period
• Works to simplify analysis, design, and drawing presentation
• Completes tasks on time and only once. Spends little time correcting design errors or incomplete or erroneous documents
• Logs time accurately on a daily basis per Project Manager’s contractual agreements
• Voluntarily seeks job knowledge outside of office hours including reading of textbooks, codes, material specifications, software manuals, and industry trade publications.

Communication and Teamwork

• Speaks clearly and efficiently to colleagues, supervisors, clients, and other industry professionals using accurate technical terminology
• Writes grammatically correct, efficient, and technically accurate reports, emails, or other inquiries
• Works collaboratively with others, openly and thoroughly sharing information with others

Leadership and Culture

• Reaches out to instruct others when their technical acumen on a subject is greater than his/her colleague’s
• Displays an enthusiastic and positive attitude, treats co-workers with respect, works to resolve disputes - not promote them, and arouses enthusiasm in others and promotes their development
• Is an internal champion of JG by setting positive examples for other employees; and
• Provides management with constructive suggestions on ways to make JG a better company and a better place to work

Firm Promotion

• Conducts his or herself in a professional manner with all industry contacts
• Provides helpful consultation and recommendations to project team members
• Communicates accurately through verbal, electronic, and written channels
• Always Promotes JG and their services
• Responds to client and project concerns and needs in a professional and timely manner
• Seeks and presents additional opportunities for JG through current and past industry contacts