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Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering, planning, and consulting firm. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence and providing innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.
We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; and a 401(k) plan. Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs.
Summary: Responsible for providing structural engineering support by completing parts of large design projects or the entirety of less complex projects. Responsible for collaborating with project engineers and managers in the generation and production of structural calculations and drawings for projects involving bridges, walls, culverts, and other civil structures. Applicant will collaborate with a team of engineers, planners, and landscape architects.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 annually plus bonuses. Salary will be dependent upon multiple factors.
Locations: Colorado Springs, CO
Essential Functions:
- Perform in-depth structural calculations based on applicable structural codes and local standards.
- Prepare computer-generated engineering drawings according to established standards and procedures using latest AutoCAD program.
- Have ability to reference structural codes and local standards to understand their requirements and apply those to design.
- Revise or change drawings and completes moderate calculations with specific instructions.
- Prepare project specifications, summaries of approximate quantities and engineers cost estimates.
- Create informational graphic exhibits for internal and external meetings.
- Complete work within scope, schedule, and budget limits. Have a good understanding of how long tasks take and be able to articulate to project manager. Estimate scope and budget for task order proposals.
- Collaborate with team members to produce quality designs and construction documents in accordance with Matrix and Municipality standards.
- Work collaboratively within larger group and have ability to multi-task and assist others in project deadlines.
- Prepare supporting calculations, construction specs, and permitting in various jurisdictions.
- Work within defined scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
- Communicate as appropriate to project managers and project team concerning questions, concerns, progress, and results.
- Performs Level 1 quality assurance/quality control.
Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of structural finite element and frame modeling software.
- Outstanding knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
- Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to take broad feedback and direction and translate into detailed and highly accurate plans.
- Ability to manage data references throughout the duration of projects, from preliminary design and alternative analysis to final design and construction.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Assign tasks to and coordinate with entry level engineers and designers.
- Plans and coordinated detailed aspects of the engineering work.
- Assist with proposals, contracts, and client management.
- Prepare scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
- Mentor and train staff as needed.
Education and Experience:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
- Professional Engineering licensure or ability to obtain PE within one year.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with an emphasis in structural engineering.
- Strong industry relationships and an understanding of municipal, state, and federal criteria.
- Demonstrated project and program management experience.
- Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 602-288-8344 or [email protected].
How to Apply:
Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers
