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Baker Construction Formwork Engineer II in Arlington, Virginia
Formwork Engineer II
Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc
Location:
Arlington, VA, US, 22201
Req ID : 5164
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1
If you’re driven to accomplish great things, Baker is looking for you. As the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor, Baker has constructed every type of concrete structure imaginable in more than 1,200 cities across the U.S. Today, more than 5,000 co-workers proudly wear the Baker logo.
At Baker, you’ll do more, be more, and gain more with a company that puts the key to success in your hands. Join an elite team that recognizes commitment and supports your professional growth; that believes focus + hard work + smarts equals opportunity; that provides more options to take your career to the next level. You’ll achieve more in a day, in a year, and in your career than you thought possible. Apply today — we’re ready to build.
Summary
The Formwork Engineer II designs and prepares formwork layout drawings addressing the technical aspects of formwork layout, forming materials, system selection, and proper implementation. Supports project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical forming systems are incorporated in the project design. When required, work may be reviewed and stamped by a licensed engineer.
Roles and Responsibilities
The F ormwork Engineer II will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:
Provides Engineering input for proper form selection
Calculates loads for shoring, forming and reshoring
Determines member sizes and proper spacing
Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane
Confirms framing layouts meet the design load requirements
Designs lifting and rigging equipment
Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors
Reviews the designs and calculations of Formwork Engineer I
Identifies and resolves any unique design issues on the project
Produces formwork shop drawings based on the design of the chosen formwork system
Produces pour break drawings
Produces crane layout drawings
Reviews construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications
Issues RFIs to resolve conflicts
Produces repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout
Maintains project drawing files
Plots and assembles drawings per standards set by the Engineering Department
Compares and checks production drawings to the design criteria of the construction documents
Identifies safety issues on the drawings
Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork and brings resolution
Maintains standard detail library
Ensures critical framing sections are shown on the drawings
Reviews and critiques vendor supplied drawings
Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop and engineering drawings and work order production
Quantifies take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment
Compares shop production with the field progress
Produces work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms
Provides input related to delivery dates for formwork delivered to project
Performs pre-pour inspections
Trains and qualifies others to do independent pre pour inspections
Critically views all aspects of construction design
Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to ensure maximum returns on investment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training
Must be an Engineer in Training (EIT) and pursuing a path towards licensure or licensed in applicable state
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in AutoCAD
Basic understanding of BIM
The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Good listening skills
Ability to comprehend documents such as blueprints and construction drawings
Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations
Ability to perform engineering analysis, such as load calculations, pressures, shear, moment, and deflection calculations
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in AutoCAD
Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
Basic understanding of BIM
Ability to use, understand and interpret structural analysis software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interact with project personnel, clients, and Engineers
Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to think outside of the box
When you join Baker, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. We offer an excellent pay and benefits package, extensive training, and a culture that is built on the values of People, Honor, and Grit.
Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.
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