What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing all aspects for a complete designs of small and large civil/structural engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under general supervision at an industrial facility in New Johnsonville, TN.

For reference, the New Johnsonville, TN area is located nearby:

• Waverly, TN (13 miles)

• Paris, TN (33 miles)

• Jackson, TN (69 miles)

• Franklin, TN (72 miles)

• Columbia, TN (79 miles)

• Nashville, TN (88 miles)

• Memphis, TN (151 miles)

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Familiarity with and utilizing department design and drafting standards.

• Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

• Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project.

• Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

• Producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

• Checking calculations made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and conformance to good engineering practice.

• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.

• Responsibility to furnish sufficient sketches and details necessary for completion of engineering drawings.

• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

• Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes, which have been identified.

• Assisting other engineers in developing and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a “package”, enabling civil/structural purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.

• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.

• Developing construction specifications.

• Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Performing fieldwork necessary to gather field data, check tie-ins and provide construction support.

• Providing technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel in the department.

• Ability to lead small to large size teams in coordinating civil/structural efforts and keeping the team focused on scope, schedule and budget.

• Ability to identify and develop work sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

• Provide leadership to ensure communication and execution of work within scope, schedule and budget.

• Estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of civil/structural work.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required.  Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.  

Experience: This position requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)

• Expertise with c