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**Design Engineer**

Submitted Saved as draft Grandville, MI Full Time 4 Openings Summary: Perform engineering design for precast products to meet structural requirements, economics, constructability and quality. Communicating in a clear and concise way that is timely and drives accountability is a must. Education or Equivalent: Bachelor of Science focused in Engineering and related experience. Masters degree is desirable. 8+ years of structural engineering experience is desirable. Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of; Design software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Special Skills/Abilities Needed: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Lead 4-5 projects in various stages of design, fabrication and erection. Complete work on a timely basis according to the milestone schedule. When assistance is required, provide notice well in advance to be able to maintain schedule requirements. Assist in causing profitability of Kerkstra Precast. Search for means to reduce the cost of projects while meeting the expectations of our customers. Demonstrate knowledge of the structural discipline and be familiar with IBC, ACI, ASCE7 and AISC codes. Knowledge of PCI design handbook preferred. Must have Professional Engineer License to sign off on shop drawings for submittals to General Contractor. Performs duties of the engineer in Responsible Charge for the structural design and detailing of products and structures supplied by Kerkstra Precast for projects assigned. Performs structural engineering design for precast concrete projects including the following products; hollow core, wall panels, double Ts, beams and columns, etc. Create calculation packages and prepare for submittal to General Contractor. Reviews detail drawings for compliance to contract drawings, specifications as well as the applicable building codes including structural design, dimensions, details, sections, and marks drawings up for revision by the detailer. Directs and oversees detailer's work on shop tickets and erection drawings. Create RFIs and work with Project Management to problem solve and provide answers to questions from Architect, GC and EOR about specific details and design of projects. Ensure all details are made to Kerkstra Precast drawing standards. Assist with continually improving and growing standards to meet industry standards. Mentor Engineer EITs and engineering interns to promote growth and development. Coordinates other trade's requirements including: mechanical, electrical, HVAC, masonry, steel, and cast in place concrete with requirements for precast products. Provide engineering support to Quality control, plant fabrication and erection functions and processes. Reviews and decides course of action on discrepancy reports. Conduct/Support site observations in order to support issue resolution. This may require some travel. Provides structural engineering support to sales and estimating as needed including reviewing drawings, preliminary designs, and technical support on sales calls. Provides engineering support for product research. Educate internal and external customers on the benefits and limitations of precast products. Must adhere to all Kerkstra Precast and MiOSHA safety rules. Must work within the attendance policy guidelines. Essential Functions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

**Detailer**

Submitted Saved as draft Grandville, MI Full Time 1 Opening Summary: Details precast plank accurately, completely, and clearly for approval, fabrication, and erection, on time and within budget, by performing the following duties. Dimensions: No Direct/Indirect Reports No Budget Accountabilities Education or Equivalent: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Revit and AutoCAD are considered a plus. Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years experience working in AutoCAD drawing structural designs. Special Skills/Abilities Needed: Experience with AutoCAD 2012 or newer required. Experience with Revit is preferred but not required. Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Draws erection drawings and shop tickets for precast hollowcore projects ranging in size from residential to small commercial with degree of difficulty from easy to medium. Draws small, simple wall panel and solid slab projects including erection drawings, and/or shop tickets. Assists other detailers as part of a team to create material lists and shop tickets. Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. (Continued) Read and interpret construction documents including A/E drawings and specifications for incorporation into KP erection drawings. Prepares plant and field bulletins. Prepares drawings for engineer's remarks and cleans up drawings after engineer's review. Prepares final drawings for production and electronically transfers information to the plant. Coordinates other trade's requirements with plank including mechanical openings, stairways, masonry, steel, and concrete. Utilizes knowledge of various engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings. Must adhere to all Kerkstra Precast and MiOSHA safety rules. Must work within the attendance policy guidelines. Essential Functions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics descri

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