This opening is in our Kawneer facility located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. 

The primary duty of the Engineer I is to support customers, sales, and the front end with engineering and design needs by providing basic structural calculations to ensure Kawneer products meet all Federal/State/Local building codes, and guidance/recommendations on the application of our products for specific project needs.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform basic structural analysis using commercial software such as MathCAD, C-Beam, PDA, Hilti Profis, and other in-house tools; Review, comment, and approve customer shop drawings; Perform calculations on custom, job-specific applications; Prepare calculation package that meets all specifications, specs, and codes in order for them to be professionally stamped by licensed engineer; Self-directed and works independently with attention to detail and project schedule; Perform application reviews for architect and customer support; Interact with customers, architects, and consultants.

 

Major Activities and Key Challenges Include:
 

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and installation instructions; Work with customers, sales and architects/contractors to provide design solutions using existing and custom products; Work with estimators to provide design solutions using existing and custom products; Coordinate blast application needs with outside vendors; Must be self-motivated, people-oriented, service-oriented, and possess the ability to work with others; Problem solving/mathematical skills required to conduct structural analysis; Organization and time management skills with the ability to function in an environment with tight deadlines; A strong professional image, ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, confidence and dedication to internal and external customers; Develops and maintains positive working relationships.