Design Engineer
About the role
The Engineer is responsible for the analysis and design of tubular steel transmission structures and associated products to be in conformance with project design criteria, applicable industry standards and Meyer Utility Structures policies, procedures and design standards. The Engineer will coordinate and communicate technical information and requirements with internal and external customers and will prepare complete and accurate designs, details, documentation and reports for assigned projects. The Engineer will assist in resolving technical issues on drawings, in fabrication and construction as needed. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.
What You'll Do
- Review customer specifications and project design criteria
- Use software design tools, engineering documents and structural engineering fundamentals to analyze and design structures and appurtenances to meet customer specifications and project design criteria
- Prepare design calculations and cost estimating information
- Review drawings for design conformance and customer revisions
- Coordinate customer design revisions with project management, modeling and estimating team members
- Initiate conversations with our customers and assist drafting team members to resolve problems of ambiguity during Drafting of our Shop Drawings
- Report the impact of design changes to the Project Manager
- As needed, performs checks on designs developed by peers
- Assist on deviations to designs and field issues that may arise
What You'll Need
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with background in Structural Design or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
- Minimum 5 years of design experience
- E.I.T. required
- Experience with Structural Design Software
- Ability to work as part of a team and to act with initiative when problems arise
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers and plant personnel