Specialty Engineer - Trench Safety

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

As an Engineer at United Rentals, you will be responsible for the engineering support of multiple profit centers within the Trench Safety Division. You will be dedicated to meeting Trench Safety engineering needs of contractors, industrial and commercial companies, and in doing so, drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.

What you'll do:

• Create shoring, shielding, and other structural support systems for site-specific trench and excavation projects

• Produce shoring design plans and supporting calculations for trench/excavation projects throughout assigned locations

• Evaluate site conditions and design safe, effective, and structurally-sound shoring systems that promote jobsite efficiency and practicality in the field

• Ensure engineering drawings and plans are accurate and meet applicable engineering design standards and Federal State specific OSHA requirements

• Assess situations that arise during field installation and recommend corrective actions

• Educate as necessary and provide engineering support to Trench Safety sales representatives in providing quotes to customers

• Estimate project costs and prepare proposals for customers

• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• B. S. in mechanical, structural or civil engineering, or related engineering field

• 2+ years experience as a degreed engineer with a structural or geotechnical engineering concentration

• Certified as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Engineering Intern (EI) or has met eligibility requirements

• Familiarity with AISC ASD or LRFD

• Familiarity with basic structural engineering analysis and design standards

• Familiarity with basic soil properties, testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data

• Proficient in the OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P. and related standards

• Experience with Autocad, Mathcad, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Must be able to effectively work independently, as well as within a team environment

• Must be able to effectively work with customers and sales representatives to conceptually plan and negotiate shoring system designs

• Strong organizational skills and fine attention to detail

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.