Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich, a leading manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and interior and exterior finishing products in North America, fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠. Apply to become a Project Engineer at the ClarkDietrich Engineering Services office located in McDonough, GA.

SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will participate in a 2-month intensive training program at one of our engineering offices prior to relocation to a home base office location. The trainee will be equipped with the required skills to be successful in providing technical support and accurate information to our external and internal customers in a professional and timely manner.  Additionally, the program will adequately prepare the trainee on best practices and techniques to collaborate with the General Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Managers and Engineering Technicians throughout the design process.  The training program offers effective teamwork skills, which will be essential to provide a professional, accurate and complete shop drawing and calculation package.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Maintains relationship with ClarkDietrich's customers through courteous phone conversations with prompt customer service. Increases the specification of ClarkDietrich through shop drawings and by providing technical information to customers. Develops relationships with CDBS Account Representatives, Territory Managers and Regional Sales staff.  

ENGINEERING DESIGN

Read and accurately interpret drawings. Notify Project Manager of any scheduling conflicts. Produce a CAD/BIM production detail drawing package of cold-formed steel structures including fully detailed curtain wall and load bearing plan views, section views 3D, isometric and other structural details. Produce the design of cold-formed steel structures including curtain and load bearing wall, lateral bracing and/or stability analysis and truss designs. Produce calculations in a logical, reviewable and presentable format for internal review/approval and submission to the client. Perform structural calculations using analysis programs or manual methods as necessary to complete the calculations. Collaborate with team members to accurately complete engineering tasks in a timely manner. Ensure project drawings and calculations are reviewed and approved by the Project Manager, Engineering Manager or General Manager. Increase the specification of ClarkDietrich through shop drawings and provide technical information to clients. Independently make decisions on type of methods to employ in structural design to effectively protect the safety, health and welfare of the public. Provide assistance to General Manager, Engineering Managers and Project Managers to resolve project challenges and deadlines to the satisfaction of the client.  

OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage daily office and engineering duties through tools utilized by management. Maintain a clean office environment. Cooperatively work with all team members. Participate and engage in office meetings and discussions. Support technical services by answering engineering design related questions, and completing drawings or calculations as needed. Build on demonstrated skillset to reach project completion and office goals through a positive team spirit, and willingness to perform all team tasks required to complete projects to the satisfaction of the client.