Engineering Technician

As the Engineering Technician, you'll provide general support to our engineering and project detailer teams. In this role, the Technician will execute written, and verbal instructions provided by our engineers, primarily assisting with steel connection designs, layouts, and drawing reviews. Our Engineering Technicians are instrumental in making suggestions for shop and field efficiencies in the development of connection design.

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house engineers to produce detail calculations and sketches necessary for project connection design requirements.

• Work closely with project detailers during job setup to ensure detailer understanding of standard connections.

• Create detailed layouts to assist in-house engineers in the preparation of connection designs.

• Use 3D computer model to assist in-house engineers in determining complete framing understanding for proper connection design.

• Run connection design software as may be required under the direction of in-house engineers.

• Prepare connection code maps on projects where needed.

• Review shop detail drawings to assure project detailers have adequately transferred and applied project connection requirements.

• Review project drawings and shop drawings to assure the most economical connections are being provided for maximum shop and field efficiencies.

• Provide aid in gathering design sketches and calculations to submit to the Engineer of Record for approval

• Other duties as needed

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) YOE in an engineering and/or steel detailing environment.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized Knowledge Certificates & Licenses

As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized Knowledge is also required in the following areas:

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Adept at working in a team environment

Software & Technology

The position will require working knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office and related software

• AutoCad

• MathCad

• Tekla or other similar detailing software

Work Environment

The position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

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