Project Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Project Engineer responsible for reviewing structural design inputs, defining project scope, preparing structural steel and grating fabrication drawings, and performing 2D/3D CAD modeling and checking. The role coordinates with customers, sales, operations, and detailing teams; manages RFIs, material takeoffs, change orders, schedules, and deliverables; and ensures compliance with building codes, AISC, NISD, welding, and safety standards. Occasional short-term travel may be required.
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Description

I. Position Summary

Responsible for review of Structural design inputs, identify scope of work, preparing detail grating fabrication drawings. Upon project award, perform Detailing, drafting, 3D Modeling & checking as applicable for the Project. Partner with Sales & Operations team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Act as primary interface with customer during the engineering / detailing phase of the project.
  • Review contract documents, establish scope of items along with any applicable exclusions.
  • Provides or coordinates scope changes to sales and customer.
  • Performs detailed material take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
  • Obtain clarifications from customers as needed for clarifying scope items.
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings as required.
  • Coordinate with customers to establish sequencing and priority of deliverables.
  • Develops or manages requests for information (RFI’s).
  • Coordinate customer provided structural 3D models for applicable items.
  • 3D & 2D modeling, drafting, and checking of drawings.
  • Ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables in alignment with project schedules.
  • Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
  • Reviews for contract additions and deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items.
  • Checks project status upon receipt of changes and evaluates impact.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Coordinate with inside / outside detailing groups where required.
  • Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
  • Occasional short-term travel may be necessary.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs

Requirements

II. Basic Qualifications

A. Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering or Management, preferable.

B. Experience

· 3+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects, preferable.

C. Other requirements

· Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software.

· Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

· Excellent Technical Skills

· Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.

  • Must have customer-oriented approach to business situations

III. Essential Functions

· Reading and understanding structural steel design drawings / models

· Detailing and 3D Modeling of Grating in CAD environment

· Managing projects, drawings and project schedules

· All work to be performed following the guidelines of applicable building codes, AISC, NISD standard practices

IV. Preferred Qualifications

A. Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering

B. Other requirements

· Understanding of general construction and manufacturing processes

· Knowledge in AWS D1.1 welding practices, OSHA safety standards, required

C. Other Skills

· Experienced reading Structural design drawings & specifications

· Working knowledge in 3D modeling and BIM process

· Experience in 3D modeling of Structural steel and Misc steel with Tekla structures software, preferable.

· Computer – Microsoft Office

· Mathematical skills

V. Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.”

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience estimating and detailing structural steel and miscellaneous steel for commercial or industrial construction projects
  • Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial, or Construction Engineering or Management
  • Ability to read and understand structural steel design drawings and models
  • Ability to detail and 3D model grating in a CAD environment
  • Ability to manage projects, drawings, and project schedules
  • Excellent interpersonal, technical, written, and verbal English communication skills
  • Customer-oriented approach to business situations
  • Understanding of general construction and manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding practices and OSHA safety standards
  • Experience reading structural design drawings and specifications
  • Working knowledge of 3D modeling and BIM processes
  • Experience modeling structural and miscellaneous steel using Tekla Structures
  • Mathematical skills
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The Company
HQ: Channelview, TX
350 Employees
Year Founded: 1902

What We Do

IKG is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating, serving major businesses throughout the industrial sector with products like safety flooring and access infrastructure.

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