Design Engineer

Job Summary:

The Design Engineerreports to the VP Engineering andexecutesengineeringtasks calculationsdrawingsupportdesigncoordination anddefinedtechnicalproblem solvingfor precast and prestressed concrete structures. Workingunder Engineering leadership and senior engineers this role developsspecialized precast design construction awareness and project execution skillswhile collaboratingwith projectmanagement drafting production erectionconsultants and customers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review plans specifications project requirements and design criteria;identifyquestions conflicts assumptions and non-standard conditions for review with Engineering leadership or senior engineers.
• Prepare structural calculations and support drawing development for precast and prestressed products using established standards templates and senior engineering direction.
• Develop practical design recommendations that support safety code compliance schedule manufacturing efficiency handling shipping erection and constructability.
• Coordinate assigned engineering work with Engineering leadership project managers drafting operations field teams external engineers architects contractors and customers.
• Support engineering for building structures bridge products and other precast/prestressed systems including production handling delivery and erection considerations.
• Perform quality checks of assigned drawings calculations submittals and engineering documents;assistsenior-led reviews and coordinate with Quality Control to meet KRPI Knife River project and PCI standards.
• Support improvements to engineering standards templates design tools detailing practices manufacturing processes shipping handling and installation.
• Develop independent engineering judgment while seeking review and approval for complex projects unusual load paths non-standard connections lifting or bracing conditions and higher-risk decisions.
• Support KRPIs safety commitment by following policies and addressing unsafe actions conditions processes or behaviors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain shortly afterhire.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings sketches specifications and project documents.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering and concrete design withdesireto develop deeper precast/prestressedexpertise.
• Strong analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Excel Word Outlook Bluebeam AutoCAD Mathcad or similar software.
• Professional self-motivated and able to manage priorities communicate clearly seek guidance whenappropriate and complete work on schedule with internal and external project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Precast or prestressed concrete design experience.
• Experience with Revit Tekla Structures Inventor AutoCAD or other BIM/modeling platforms.
• Familiarity with PCI standards precast detailing and concrete manufacturing processes.
• Experience coordinating with drafting consultants project managers contractors or field operations.
• Interest in future technical leadership through standards design tools process improvement mentoring and project team support.

Why Engineers Choose KRPI:

• Design structures that are built not just drawn.
• Gain exposure fromconceptthrough manufacturing delivery and erection.
• Work directly with production quality project management and field installation teams.
• Contribute to major regional datacenter industrial parking commercial education and infrastructure projects.
• Develop specialized structural and architectural precast/prestressedexpertise.
• Join asafetyquality accountability development andimprovement-focused Knife River culture.

Benefits:

• Medical dental vision HSA/FSA life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match profit sharing paid time off and paid holidays
• Training professional development career advancement and licensure support where applicable

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position candidates must complete and submit an employment application at by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal state or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason please contact your state employment agency or you may call to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Required Experience:

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