Engineer - Precast - R.W. Sidley, Inc.

R.W. Sidley of Thompson, OH is actively seeking a full-time Engineer - Precast.

Do you find enjoyment in working a team environment with a
positive attitude? Do you have experience with basic tools? Do you enjoy
helping others complete a job? Are you looking to bring your skills to a
company that cares about you like family, wants to see you succeed, and
gets to know you more than a coworker? Do you like the "small town" feel of
Thompson, OH? We are looking for a Engineer - Precast who is willing to learn
the ins and outs of our company! If this sounds like the job you've been
looking for, we want to meet you!

Our Precast Drafter position starts at $65,000 to $85,000.00, depending on experience. We also
offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental vision, a 401(k) plan with up to a 4.5%
match, paid holidays including some roving holidays, 100%-company-paid life insurance,
100% company-paid short- and long-term disability, significant employee discounts for all
products we sell, weekly pay, and more! Also, in case of snow, unlike most ready-mix
concrete companies that stop their employees, health insurance coverage at the end of the month
that they're laid off in, we will maintain your medical coverage for at least 4 months during a
layoff!

ABOUT R.W. SIDLEY, INC. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SOLUTIONS

Established in 1933 as a mining and manufacturing company, we have continued to build our
company from our original core products of silica sand and bank gravel. Having grown to several
locations across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, we provide a range of construction
materials and services to countless businesses in the construction industry throughout the
Midwest as well as to homeowners in our local areas. We manufacture and supply bulk
aggregates, industrial minerals, masonry block products, structural and architectural precast
components, and other building supplies.

You don't find a great work culture like ours every day. We have a great family vibe that
welcomes positive, hardworking, and friendly people who enjoy being part of a cohesive
team. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. Our
employees are too busy being productive and building relationships with our customers to get
bogged down in office politics. We really care about our employees and that is reflected in
the top pay and generous benefits that we offer. We want them to succeed and feel valued.
They appreciate that they are treated with respect and not micromanaged. To hear more, be
sure to check out our employee reviews on Glassdoor!

Position Overview:
The Precast Engineer position primarily performs engineering calculations for the
design of Precast concrete structures comprising of various Structural and
Architectural members and their connections.

Essential Job Functions:
Works closely with Engineering Director to:

• 
  Perform detailed calculations of precast structural members using a
  combination of hand calculations, excel sheets, MathCAD, RISA, Concise, SP
  column etc. Calculations involve both analysis and design of members per the
  relevant codes and standards.
• Use AutoCAD to generate 2D details of designed connections to provide to
  detailer.
• Layout and/or assist with planning temporary and permanent connections of
  precast members to structure.
• Review EOR structural and Architectural drawings to extract relevant
  information and design members and connections that are in sync with contract
  drawings.
• Generate or assist drafter with precast shop drawings and shop tickets.
• Review and check all generated drawings such as Erection drawings, Shop
  tickets etc.
• Perform calculations for field fixes.
• Put together calculation submittal packages for review by the Design Team.
• As needed, perform calculations to assist with Plant related projects.
• Verify code compliance for all design and calculations performed.
• Work with REVIT in the generation of drawings and details.

Requirements:

• Must have minimum of a BS in Engineering.
• Must have an EIT and be on track to achieve a PE license if not already licensed.
• Must be a proven team leader with supervisory and management skill sets.
• Process/Manufacturing Engineering experience in a precast concrete manufacturing
  environment is preferred.
• Must be proficient with computers and general engineering software solutions/
• As a minimum, experience with AutoCAD and RISA is required
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Experience with precast manufacturing process technologies preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in time and project management.
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing are a plus.

Requirements continued:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of
  those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
  individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Percentage of the day of hours per day each activity below is performed:
  Kneeling - 05 % Walking - 05 %
  Carrying - 05 % Bending - 05 %
  Standing - 05 % Lifting - 05 %
  Sitting - 70 %
• Percentage of times per day the employee does any lifting:
  1 - 5 pounds - 80 %
  6 - 10 pounds - 10 %
  11 - 20 pounds -05 %
  > 20 pounds - 05 %

Key Working Contacts:

• Director of Engineering
• Drafting Supervisor
• Project Managers