Employment Opportunities
“Civil/Structural Engineer”
Precision Structural Engineering, Inc. is looking for a self-motivated, hard working Civil/Structural Engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience in residential and commercial buildings analysis, design and detailing. B.S. in Civil Engineering and Oregon license are required. This is an excellent opportunity for those who love structural engineering. Come and grow with us and enjoy Southern Oregon’s outstanding outdoor activities. We use new, Green, construction materials such as Light gauge steel, Log, Straw bales and Bamboo construction as well as traditional construction systems such as Light wood framing, Timber, Steel, Concrete and Masonry. Please send resume to 250 A Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Or fax to: (541) 850-6233. Bonus plan and other excellent benefits. Please visit www.structure1.com or call 541-850-6300.
OTHER POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
• Branch Manager/Structural Engineer - Medford , Oregon
• Entry Level Designer/Structural Engineer - Klamath Falls , and/or Medford , Oregon
• Part Time Drafter - Medford , Oregon
Self-motivated, creative and hard working Drafter with minimum of 1 year of AutoCAD drafting experience for buildings. Experience with AutoCAD 2000 or later version is required. Send resume to 836 Mason Way , Medford , OR 97501 or PSEI1@qwest.net
THE ENGINEERING CANDIDATE:
• Self-motivated, creative, dynamic and hard working Civil/Structural Engineer
THE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY :
Excellent opportunity for those who love structural engineering.
• Creative environment that promotes new ideas.
• Excellent technical library that contains a wealth of knowledge in several areas.
• State of the art software. Please see list of software below.
• Special training to familiarize new engineers with our own Engineering Manual called PSE Engineering Manual. This manual is an excellent source of engineering knowledge and know-how for you to enjoy and use.
• Special training on the company Detailing Manual/ Binders for all construction material such as Wood, Concrete, Steel, Light Gauge Steel and Red-Iron Steel materials. You do not have to start from scratch. We will jump start your project with thousands of excellent details that were accepted by Contractors and Architects.
• Training on the licensed software owned by the company.
• Unique and diverse project types. Please check our website.
• Design with a wide range of materials. Please see construction system listed below.
• Potential for rapid growth in one of the fastest rising engineering firms in Southern Oregon .
• Enjoy Southern Oregon 's outstanding outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, boating, snow sports, etc.
• Opportunity to earn bonuses for all engineering positions, as well as profit sharing for the branch manager position.
ENGINEERING JOB DUTIES:
Your primary duty will be to bring your project to successful completion with limited guidance from the engineering manager. This includes but is not limited to:
• Calculate structural loads according to the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code , UBC and other Codes;
• Analyze structures using various structural engineering software;
• Prepare structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials.
• Field inspection and consultation with client at the direction of the manager.
• Project administration duties and general duties as assigned by the manager.
• Light duty AutoCAD. We have full time AutoCAD drafters.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR THE BRANCH MANAGER:
Manager will be responsible for all operations of an independent office with team support from the home office as needed.
Of course structural engineering, calculations, detailing, and client interaction are an emphasis of this position, but overall operations of this office will be paramount.
This includes but is not limited to:
• Layout of structural systems for vertical and lateral loads.
• Marketing.
• Client related management.
• Budgeting and cost control.
Common practicality, good sense, and hard work could propel this manager into unlimited possibilities.
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS:
• Light wood framing
• Timber
• Red Iron Steel
• Light Gauge
• Reinforced Concrete
• Reinforced Masonry
THE COMPANY:
We do one thing, structural engineering, and we do it very well. PSEI utilizes the most advanced software available to provide our clients with the most accurate and economical consulting services possible!
We combined our excellent expertise in design with commitment and enthusiasm to ensure high client satisfaction. No job is too large or too small for us.
The company provides the following services:
• Structural Design
• Evaluation & Investigation of Existing Structures
• Seismic Retrofits
• Peer Review & Quality Control Checks
• Construction Inspections
• Cost Estimates.
PROJECTS TYPES:
• Sports facilities.
• Universities and Schools.
• Industrial buildings
• Office/ Commercial buildings.
• Hospitals and health centers.
• Custom Residential homes.
• Log buildings
• Pole structures and/or Barns
• Churches, Temples , Synagogue and religious centers
• Foundation Design and/or repairs
• Seismic strengthening/ upgrade/ Remodel
• Horse Arenas
• Foot bridges.
For sample projects please visit example project on our website.
WE OFFER:
• Flexible work schedule to be coordinated with project delivery.
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity for a bonus based on your performance.
• Seven paid holidays per year.
• Three days of Sick pay per year.
• Retirement Plan after one year of service.
• Medical Health Insurance paid for employee after 3 months of service, optional dependent coverage (paid by employee and the company).
JOB REQUIREMENT FOR ENGINEERS:
Education : B.S. in Civil Engineering (as a minimum)
Experience :
Branch Manager/Structural Engineer - (5-10) years experience in residential and commercial buildings analysis, design and detailing is required.
Entry Level Designer/Structural Engineer - (0-4) years experience.
License:
Branch Manager/Structural Engineer - P.E. required
Entry Level Design/Structural Engineer - E.I.T. required
Software:
Experience with at least one commercially available
structural analysis software such as RISA, STAAD,
ANSIS or SAAP is required.
Knowledge of the some of the following Software is a
plus:
1- RISA 3-D, Rapid Interactive Structural Analysis, www.risatech.com
2- RISA Foot, Footing design software, www.risatech.com
3- RISA Floor, Composite Section and floor design software, www.risatech.com
4- Staad Pro 2003, www.reiworld.com
5- Woodwork, www.awc.org
6- BC Cal 2003, www.bcewp.com
7- Retain Pro, Retaining wall design software, www.retainpro.com
8- CMD97, Reinforced Masonry software
9- PCA wall, Reinforced Concrete Wall design software, www.pcastructurepoint.com
10- PCA Mats, Mat Foundation design software, www.pcastructurepoint.com
11- Steel Connection, www.archoneng.com
12- RCWall, Segmental Retaining Wall design software, www.ncma.org
13- ASDIP, Advanced Structural Design International Programs, www.asdipsoft.com
14- Archon Software, Desktop engineering Software, www.archoneng.com
15- Meca Software. Steel Design software, www.mecaconsulting.com
16- Unrienforced Masonry software, spread sheet
17- TimeForce Workforce Solution,Time tracking, Job budget tracking software, www.qqesttime.com
18- QuickBooks, www.quickbooks.com
19- Many other spread sheet software
DESIGN BUDGET:
Please note that for each project, you or the company manager will estimate a budget including the number of hours to be used for design. We do expect that you will stay within this budget.
Additional policies applicable to your employment will be set out In the Company's employee manual and other manuals, please check with the Company President.
HOW TO APPLY:
Materials required:
1- Resume;
2- Copy of your transcripts.
3- Copy of reference letters from previous employers stating your job duties at that job.
4- At interview, please bring with you or provide the following:
a- A copy of projects you have designed.
b- A copy of structural drawings that you have created or supervised.
c- A copy of the calculations from the above projects.
Send the above materials to: 250-A Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, e-mail: info@structure1.com, Attn: Nabil Taha, Ph.D, S.E