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Baker Construction

Formwork Engineer II

Baker Construction, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Up to 25% Number of Openings:

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Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary The Formwork Engineer II designs and prepares formwork layout drawings addressing the technical aspects of formwork layout, forming materials, system selection, and proper implementation. Supports project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical forming systems are incorporated in the project design. When required, work may be reviewed and stamped by a licensed engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides Engineering input for proper form selection

Calculates loads for shoring, forming and reshoring

Determines member sizes and proper spacing

Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane

Confirms framing layouts meet the design load requirements

Designs lifting and rigging equipment

Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors

Reviews the designs and calculations of Formwork Engineer I

Identifies and resolves any unique design issues on the project

Produces formwork shop drawings based on the design of the chosen formwork system

Produces pour break drawings

Produces crane layout drawings

Reviews construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications

Issues RFIs to resolve conflicts

Produces repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout

Maintains project drawing files

Plots and assembles drawings per standards set by the Engineering Department

Compares and checks production drawings to the design criteria of the construction documents

Identifies safety issues on the drawings

Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork and brings resolution

Maintains standard detail library

Ensures critical framing sections are shown on the drawings

Reviews and critiques vendor supplied drawings

Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop and engineering drawings and work order production

Quantifies take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment

Compares shop production with the field progress

Produces work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms

Provides input related to delivery dates for formwork delivered to project

Performs pre-pour inspections

Trains and qualifies others to do independent pre pour inspections

Critically views all aspects of construction design

Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct reports to ensure maximum returns on investment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training

Must be an Engineer in Training (EIT) and pursuing a path towards licensure or licensed in applicable state

Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficient in AutoCAD

Basic understanding of BIM

Competencies The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers

Good listening skills

Ability to comprehend documents such as blueprints and construction drawings

Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations

Ability to perform engineering analysis, such as load calculations, pressures, shear, moment, and deflection calculations

Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficient in AutoCAD

Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets

Basic understanding of BIM

Ability to use, understand and interpret structural analysis software

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to interact with project personnel, clients, and Engineers

Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to think outside of the box

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

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