Structural Engineer

Company: Umdasch Group
Location: Channahon
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Company Description

It's more than a job. It's a passion.

Doka is one of the world's leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 6,000 people in over 70 countries.

Job Description

The Structural Engineer is accountable for design submittals, forming and falsework solutions, managing individual projects and may manage a small team of engineers. Has the ability to lead a static team on Major projects and ensures that team members are designing economically, workable and safe solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Creates design calculations using the fundamentals of engineering and principals of design.
• Able to mentally visualize the path of applied loads and to validate safe engineered solutions for special application & provide a comprehensive static design package.
• Evaluates technical solutions utilizing standard formwork systems and custom solutions.
• Partners with customers, sales and operations departments while managing jobs to satisfy project demands during preliminary project planning to project completion.
• Supports branches by determining appropriate formwork solutions that meet the customer's needs which are economical and comply with safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Works with project teams to produce AutoCAD drawings during the proposal stage and finalizes working drawings for Doka forming systems. Provides material lists for quotations and shipments to the site.
• Relied upon to provide guidance to project teams and the customer regarding forming solutions and respond to questions concerning equipment usage, etc.
• Motivates team and effectively delegates work insuring team and company objectives are met.
• Produces and ensures that the drawings indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
• Ensures that the policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and compliance are adhered to.
• Monitors conformance with contractual guidelines. Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions:
  • Visits job sites as required, identifies any improper implementation and takes action to insure technical solutions are immediately implemented.
  • Service the job site for the correct use of formwork systems in the absence of a service advisor.
    • Ensures safe working practices and a safe working environment.
      • Other duties/projects as assigned, such as participating in company committees/teams.
      • Able to schedule project tasks to meet deadlines. Qualifications
        • Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, construction, or structural).
        • 4-8 years of experience in the design of standard and special applications of vertical and horizontal formwork systems. Doka experience preferred.
        • Possesses considerable knowledge and experience in the areas of statics and formwork technology.
        • Experience in design of formwork systems for commercial high-rise & bridge structure, a plus.
        • Experienced in AutoCAD, project management software and computer applications including Microsoft.
        • Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
        • Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
        • Self motivated and willing and able to learn new products, concepts and techniques.
        • Organized team player with strong leadership and excellent time management skills. Able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
        • General understanding of US regulations, local and national codes, legislation and trends impacting the formwork industry.
          
          Additional Information
          
          Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join Doka USA.
          
          If joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below.
          
          If you have previously applied, it is not necessary to apply again.
          
          Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.
          
          Doka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
          
          A company of the Umdasch Group
          
          Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.
          
          All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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