Environmental Engineering Intern Jobs in Wausau, WI

Position Summary
The Engineering Supervisor will lead a results-driven engineering team to obtain optimum productivity and customer satisfaction on a large number of projects for the commercial construction industry. Optimize product design through structural design support, method development, product selection, estimating support and engineering, with an emphasis on optimized design for ease of manufacturing and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Direct supervision and development of the Structural Engineering Team.
  • Lead the co-op/summer intern program to develop students into potential future employees.
  • Provide mentoring, direction, and assistance during production and proposal phases.

• Technical Oversight & Project Execution
  • Oversee structural calculations and design optimizations to balance customer and business needs.
  • Assist with product selection, value engineering, and industry-standard calculations.
  • Ensure the team provides detailed, "consultant-quality" proposal drawings and submission info
  • Lead and assist in executing projects through the stamping of drawings
  • Provide support for installation methods, trade coordination, and mock-ups
  • Troubleshoot product-related problems in manufacturing, the test lab, or on-site

• Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and products.
  • Write SOPs to standardize practices for windows, curtain walls, hardware, and dies.
  • Develop structural standards (AAMA/industry) to improve delivery, lead time, and costs.
  • Support VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) efforts through cost/value concepts.
  • Fine-tune structural micro-plans to enable better design estimates.

• Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
  • Develop 3D modeling and structural analysis methods for optimized product assemblies
  • Assist in planning and financial justification for modern BIM modeling tools.
  • Develop flexible design tools to support customers during Design Assist programs.
  • Enable and manage outsourcing vendors and partners in collaboration with PMO and Supply Chain.
  • Maintain knowledge of new technologies and provide recommendations for operational improvement.

Experience & Skills

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with five or more years of related experience.
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer

• Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience with leading and influencing others.

• Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
  • Team management, Structural skills, tools enablement skills required
  • Design and value engineering knowledge
  • Spec interpretation, including structural, thermal and acoustical.
  • Familiarity with codes and standards (IBC, IECC, ASCE, ADM).
  • In-depth die design knowledge.
  • Basic technical knowledge of purchased materials.
  • Methods Development skills a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with a strong focus on empathy and customer.
  • Accurate and focused; high level of concentration
  • Persistent and motivated, and the ability to convey the same to the engineering team
  • Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; knowledge of Lean processes required

• Excellent 2-D AutoCAD proficiency; 3-D, Inventor, etc. skills are a plus
• Understanding of basic structural calculations (I-Values, buckling, anchor design, etc.)
• Understanding of manufacturing practices and keeping in tune with new manufacturing methods, materials and practices through being industry forum members and continuous education.
• Ability to build, develop and coach a cohesive team
• Creativity and progressive thinking
• Demonstrated successful leadership qualities

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be in an office setting. Occasionally may be required to be on the production floor and capable of working on a multi-level mockup where the noise level may be loud. Propper PPE must be worn on the production floor.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.