Structural Engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Unistress Corp
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Job Description
- Reporting to: Chief Engineer
- Direct Reports: N/A
- Key Internal Partners: Sales, Project Development, Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Management
- Key External Partners: Subcontractors, Customers
- Performing project engineering coordination with subcontracted design firms
- CAD and REVIT drawing modifications for use in manufacturing
- Initially with support then independently check engineering design calculations and details for accuracy and adherence to Unistress standards and our engineering design process
- Develop engineering skills to support internal and field remedial efforts to support business objectives
- Resolving design issues from drafting subcontractors
- Participating in project meetings
- Engage in development and training opportunities to leverage technical knowledge to projects.
- Act as a liaison for the Unistress initiative to support the company in project support efforts.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based on business needs and at the request of UNISTRESS Corporation management.
We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. UNISTRESS participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employee.
OUR LEGACY: In 1910, 16-year-old Basilio Petricca stepped off the boat from Italy onto New York's Ellis Island. In 1936, he dove head-first into the cutthroat Depression-era contracting industry and founded the first transit mixed concrete company in the Northeast. After Basilio's death, his son Basil built on his father's legacy and founded Unistress in 1968. Today, in its third generation of family leadership, Perri Petricca has built Unistress to become one of the largest precast companies in North America, all while upholding Basilio's and Basil's uncompromising values and work ethic.
OUR VISION: Unistress will be the Precast Partner of Choice in the Northeast by delivering unmatched value to our customers from planning through operation. Our focus: innovative solutions; exceptional service and the most efficient and responsive project delivery system.
OUR MISSION: Unistress provides precast/prestressed concrete structures to partners who value our ability to take on their most challenging projects; providing innovative solutions, helping them through design, construction and operation and delivering on our commitments. We have extraordinary people and state of the art facilities which we leverage across products and markets to achieve profitable growth.
OUR VALUES:
- Our success, and our reputation, is based on the quality of all our relationships always built on mutual respect.
- We always deliver on our promises and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
- We support an extraordinary and diverse team of people who work hard, love a challenge and are determined to be the best.
- We protect the health and safety of our people and preserve the environment around us.
- We are engaged in our community, sharing the knowledge, creativity and commitment of our people to ensure a better quality of life for our neighbors.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering field. Credit hours in Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design is highly valued.
- Ability to get Engineer in Training certification within one year of hire
- Proven ability to utilize, learn and apply software platforms to the work flow to optimize results
- Excellent communication skills to keep a matrixed environment informed through the project life cycle
- A mind for continuous improvement not settling on the stats quo
FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.
Communicates and acts with honesty and transparency, even in difficult situations. Shares information appropriately. Embraces f feedback and listens openly to it, and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner.
Customer-focused. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best precast company. Builds relationships with employees, management and customers.
Action-oriented. Acts with a sense of urgency, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects, and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively.
Takes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality and quantity.
Communication skills (oral and written). Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings.