Job Details

Location: Fargo, ND or Grand Forks, ND

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

In-Person Office Work Setting - Minimal Travel Required

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Our client is a steel company who serves several industries with their modern cold-form steel framing solutions, including industrial warehouses, mixed use buildings, aged-care facilities, hotels and residential living spaces. Thanks to their state-of-the-art FRAMECAD technology and the latest in CFS framing, construction can be completed 20 -50% faster using materials that are lighter than other framing options. You can expect true precision in all of their engineering work. CFS also means a more versatile design, increased speed of construction, less scrap and waste created, and lower overall costs.

DESCRIPTION

The Structural Engineer is responsible for engineering commercial projects in cold-formed steel and translating them into the FrameCAD system. The candidate must possess a proven track record of designing and evaluating new and existing structures while ensuring compliance with codes. All members of this team must embrace learning FrameCAD technology and software, however, prior experience in this area is not necessary. This position is committed to identifying issues and achieving solutions to increase productivity, ensuring compliance with codes, and driving continuous improvement in structural engineering practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the review and approval of structural designs, ensuring adherence to safety standards, codes, and best practices.
• Monitors project progress, manages timelines, and ensures that engineering projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and project managers, to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Reviews and approves project plans, calculations, and design documents for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Identifies and addresses potential risks and challenges in structural design and construction, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the engineering team and throughout the organization.
• Evaluates light-gauge, cold-form manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Works closely with our production team to help develop improved manufacturing and design processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with contractors.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Professional Structural Engineer license is required
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are required
• Cold-formed steel framing design experience preferred
• Knowledge of CAD programs is required
• Experience with design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, wood, and precast concrete is preferred
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple tasks
• Superior organizational and time management skills

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. The demands described here are representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.