Project Engineer, Division of Structural Restoration

Job Summary:

The position at the Project Engineer level entails work including the evaluation of the existing condition,the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

1. Computer-literate

2. Communication (verbal and written)

3. Project management

4. Meeting facilitation

Attitude/Traits/Appearance:

1. Professional

2. Courteous

3. Cooperative

4. Mature

5. Punctual

6. Neat

7. Accurate

8. Detail-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design construction projects.

2. Analyze engineering design problems.

3. Calculate engineering specifications.

4. Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel.

5. Draw prototypes, plans or maps to scale.

6. Read blueprints and technical drawings.

7. Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.

8. Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses.

9. Ensure conformance to building regulations.

10. Evaluate construction quality.

11. Inspect project operations or site to determine specification compliance.

12. Interpret property for construction, condition or design.

13. Interpret maps for architecture, construction or engineering project.

14. Recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints.

15. Understand construction specifications.

16. Understand engineering data or reports.

17. Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques.

18. Use field notes in technical drawings.

19. Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts.

20. Draw maps or charts.

21. Adhere to safety procedures.

22. Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Expectations:

1. Service - Anticipates and responds to the needs of clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Recognizes the needs of others and takes appropriate steps

2. Communication - Expresses and receives, through word, body language and listening skills, all information needed for job performance. Presents information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner that is easy to hear or read and understand

3. Teamwork - Promotes a spirit of unity which enables the group to work together to achieve a common goal. Takes initiative to perform job and/or assist co-workers, supporting the work of others in accomplishing the mission of the Company.

4. Professionalism - Presents a positive image of himself/herself and of Karins Engineering Group, Inc. Exhibits behaviors, which demonstrate competence, reliability, self-control, honesty, and appropriate overall appearance while rendering service.

5. Character – Demonstrates appropriate levels of respect and courtesy toward clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Displays open-mindedness, objectivity, flexibility, concern for environment, and process improvement.

Critical Demands:

1. Ability to prioritize, work independently and handle stress

2. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member of Karins Engineering Group, Inc.

3. Ability to manage the professional, technical and financial aspects of job

Equipment Requirements:

1. General office machines - fax, telephone, copy machine, calculator, computer

2. Computer software requirements – AutoCAD, STAAD, PCA Design, Excel, Word

Environmental/Working Conditions:

1. Working long hours in different locations may be required

2. Ability to appropriately cope with stress

3. May be exposed to noise of varying intensities

4. Constant contact with co-workers

5. Contact with Company clients

6. Exposure to fluctuations in temperature may be required

7. Exposure to outdoor environment

8. Valid drivers license and ability to travel outside of office a minimum of 50% of working time

Occupational Demands:

1. Awareness of the possible exposure to hazardous and/or biological materials

2. Ability to appropriately handle hazardous and/or biological materials

3. Awareness and appropriate use of construction site safety including protective equipment

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Full range of motion and mobility required

2. May require lifting/carrying moderate loads (40 pounds)

3. Ability to climb ladders and ride swing staging.

4. Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job

5. Sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 40 pounds

6. Talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language

7. Hearing and the ability to perceive sound

8. Near acuity with clarity of vision at 2 feet or less required

9. Ability to read, record, or type data quickly and accurately

10. Ability to collect and analyze data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions

11. Ability to determine the time, place, and sequence of operations or actions required

12. May be required to stand for long periods of time (4 to 8 hours)

13. May be required to handle a heavy work volume

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This position description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This position description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.