Project Engineer

About Us:

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Summary

This Engineering and Quality Group position engineers products meeting design, performance, constructability and quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

To engineer manufactured products which meet specific contract, performance and quality requirements.

Review of contract plans, proposals and appropriate state or other governing agencies specifications.

Develop designs supported by engineering calculations and reports.

Creation of RFI’s to facilitate the design process.

Determine special detailing requirements and communicate design information to Detailers for shop drawing development.

Evaluate and determine adequacy of as-built conditions for products deviating from design parameters as it relates to the intended performance characteristics.

Communicate and interact with project owners, engineers, inspectors and contractors.

Ability to evaluate comments made by reviewing parties for validity and adjust designs as necessary or create rebuttal argument as to why design alteration is not required.

Provide customer supervision for product installation as required by project specification.

Special projects including but not limited to research and development, new product design, testing program advancement.

Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Work Experience

2–5 years of experience in a Design Engineer role

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Skills & Knowledge Areas

Required

Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes, techniques, and quality standards

Ability to interpret and communicate contract documents effectively

Proficiency in performing engineering calculations

Technical writing skills for customer correspondence

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to process adherence and quality workflows

Preferred

Familiarity with DOT standards

Familiarity with ASTM material specifications

Experience with solid modeling software

ABOUT RJ WATSON (An Afinitas Company):

RJ Watson, founded in the Buffalo, New York, area, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in custom structural solutions for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. The company’s products include bridge and structural bearings, expansion joint systems and related services. Its engineers and specialists develop and manufacture innovative, customized structural engineering solutions for seismic and non-seismic applications.

The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. Please note that the pay range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Our complete benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k plan with company match…all starting on day one!

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

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Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Afinitas