Design Engineer Jobs in Easley, SC (NOW HIRING)

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are - and who we've been for nearly a century.
Design Engineer
JOB DATA
Department Code:
807X
Account Code:
701000
Department Name:
Engineering
Account Name:
Non-Plant Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
The Design Engineer is an entry-level position where associates are heavily supervised and are expected to learn and assist with all engineering design aspects of a project. Once trained, associates in this position will be responsible for their own design projects and may check the work of others.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design all parking deck, building, and wall products, and associated connections
• With assistance, design laterals
• Independently manage engineering design aspects of a project with minimal assistance or guidance
• Review contract documents to be familiar with project requirements
• Attend project meetings as directed; may lead coordination meetings
• May write requests for information (RFI)
• With assistance, answer questions from drafting subcontractors
• Resolve engineering design issues independently (with the exception of laterals)
• Assist others with resolving engineering design issues (with the exception of laterals)
• Check engineering design calculations and details of others for accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to Metromont standards (with the exception of laterals) and Engineering Design Process
• Review erection drawings, master shop tickets, and any additional shop tickets to ensure designs and standards are followed
• With assistance, complete repairs
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Closely supervised
• May work independently or as a member of a team
• Receive guidance and assignments primarily from Engineering Manager and Structural Engineers; interact with project management, production, and drafting
• Reports to Engineering Manager

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Highly dependable with strong work ethic
• Eager to learn
• Able to work individually or on a team
• Strongly values relationships and interaction with people
• Maintains a balanced perspective about change; able to adapt when necessary while placing value in consistency of processes
• Positive outlook
• Computer skills (experience with engineering design software preferred)
• Analytical thinker with above average problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong personal organization skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, maintain project schedules, and work effectively within a project team
• Above average assertiveness; proactive addressing issues or problems on projects
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
• Strong communication skills
• Able to document ongoing information on projects for record keeping purposes

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• BS Civil Engineering required; structural emphasis preferred
• PE not required, EIT preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Typically works inside in an office environment
• Significant exposure to production environment during initial training period
• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; hours may vary while training in production areas

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Safety glasses

• High-visibility vest

• Hard hat

• Steel-toed shoes

• Hearing protection

PPE only required with working in the plant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an office position which requires walking, standing, and sitting.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont's core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.
Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)