Structural Design Engineer

As a  Design Engineer for Contech’s mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) precast product line, you will be part of a high‑performing team responsible for delivering innovative, reliable, and customer‑centric engineering solutions for our MSE wall system product portfolio. This role requires a collaborative individual with experience in geotechnical or structural design.  If you are energized by improving systems, supporting complex projects, and want to make a meaningful impact across our organization, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.

• Perform engineering analysis and design of MSE wall systems, including internal and external stability, and connection design.  Consult with outside engineering firms as needed. 
• Provide design support, specifications, solution development, installation guidance, and project‑cycle problem‑solving for our internal sales team, clients, and customers. 
• Build strong relationships with project managers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, contractors, operations teams, and QA/QC personnel to ensure project success.
• Communicate key metrics, recommendations, and technical insights to senior leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements, strategic initiatives, and the development of tools that enhance engineering efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with plant managers, clerks, project managers on project status updates and product specifications, testing, and improvements.
• Manage outside client/customer projects through all stages; take-off, submittal, preconstruction meetings, field resolution and installation support as needed. 
• Review drawings and calculations for quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering intent and applicable standards.
• Respond to field inquiries and coordinate timely, practical solutions that support both customer needs and business objectives.
• Manage State DOT approvals, QPL, APL, as required for Vist-A-Wall precast and wire walls. 
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: AASHTO, FHWA MSE wall design guidance, ASCE 7, ACI, and other applicable specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-years of relevant work experience.
• Related engineering degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM or related project management databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE license preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil site plans and technical specifications.

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