Senior Civil Design Engineer

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NES Fircroft is partnering with a recognized engineering firm as they are seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer at their location in Omaha, NE. The candidate will understand and interpret project design requirements to assure exceptional project outcomes and client satisfaction and assist management in the development of a coherent design team and participate in the staffing and technical development of projects. This is a permanent position direct with the company with competitive pay and full benefits. If this sounds like a great opportunity for yourself or someone you know, please reach out to Tom Rebellato at tom.rebellato@nesfircroft.com. Additional job details can be found below.

Job Details
Location: Omaha, NE
Hours: 40 hours per week—some OT may be required.  
Pay Range: Negotiable depending on experience.  No relocation package offered to candidates outside of the region.
Duration: Fulltime (Direct Hire)

Responsibilities

• Participate in marketing efforts to develop and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.
• Seek active involvement in Professional Networking Clubs.
• Provide final approval and submission of job proposals.
• Perform engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on the specific projects.

• Perform and prepare designs and modifications and systems for one or multiple assigned projects.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and construction throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design sketches, engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors of risk analysis in all phases of planning and design.
• Understand and apply applicable building codes for various design build projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local, state, and international building codes.
• Compile and prepare documents to support permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies verifying that projects comply with applicable codes and regulations.
• Understand and apply standards and codes from industry-specific professional organizations such as ASTM, AISC, AWS, ASME, and ACI, etc.
• Specify construction materials for use in specific projects, and review supplier submittals and test reports from third-party laboratories.
• Apply industrial safety design principles to projects and specifications.
• Provide material take-offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a project’s economic feasibility.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small staff of engineers or technicians on assigned work and provide training for other personnel.
• Manage client needs and expectations throughout the project.
• Conduct periodic document reviews to ensure project scope and criteria are met.
• Manage project budget and billing (when projects do not require a PM).
• Apply the Engineering Code of Ethics to all signed and sealed work.

Job Qualifications

• Must have at least 5+ years of design experience primarily focused in civil structural.
• Must have extensive experience working with both 2D and 3D AutoCad design.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering as well as a current PE license.
• Previous experience working with Blue Beam is a plus.
• Previous experience in the Agriculture and/or Food and Beverage industry is a big plus.
• Candidates local to the Omaha, NE region are highly preferred. No relocation assistance offered to candidates outside the region.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.