Design Engineer

Job Title

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Summary:

Design and prepare complete and accurate drawings and revisions for projects, integrating skilled architectural/engineering drafting methods and procedures with the operation and application of CAD/BIM equipment and software.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and prepare detailed electronic CAD/BIM working plans or scale drawings for complex projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications.
• Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements.
• Ability to gain proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D to draft concept plans, grading plans, earth retention systems, structural detailing, mechanical piping, and site plans
• Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with modified specifications made during actual construction.
• Working with project teams to laser scan existing facilities to develop base model and develop as-built locations for design and installation coordination
• Working with estimating and project teams to develop 3D/4D visualizations of construction sequencing

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• FE Preferred
• 0-5 years of design experience
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit is a plus
• Previous modeling and/or construction detailing experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read construction plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated time management, multi-tasking and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Relationships:

• Reports to the Design Manager and closely interact with all levels of team members within the organization.

Working Conditions:

• 100% of duties are performed in a temperature controlled, fluorescent-lit environment. About 90% of time is spent working with a computer. 10% of the workday is spent working with management and associates. Others impose 100% deadlines.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.