Construction Engineer

About C.J. Mahan Construction:

Based in Columbus, Ohio, C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC is a heavy-civil and marine contractor with a proven track-record for success on some of the most challenging and complex infrastructure projects east of the Mississippi. We are dedicated to providing rewarding careers to our employees.  We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement.

Position Summary:

Engineer temporary works for heavy civil, bridge, marine and commercial projects - including erection and demolition, shoring, Formwork, naval architecture and fall protection plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, design and check construction engineering plans- bridge erection and demolition, shoring, excavation, crane stability on floating vessels and fall protection, etc.
• Work with construction operations teams to develop means, methods and construction plans.
• Review and understand project schedules in order to prioritize engineered plans.
• Understand contract and safety requirements to develop plans safely and in accordance with owner specifications.
• Manage third-party reviews and construction engineering submittals.
• Review project documents with estimating and operations staff to develop pre-bid means and methods.
• Represent company during client and project meetings.
• Interface with project team to help resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc.
• Perform site visits to assess compliance with design, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and regulation
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in design and construction engineering roles involving heavy civil projects, specifically temporary construction works (shoring, erection, demolition, etc.)
• Registered Professional Engineer or desire to obtain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with ACI, AISC, AASHTO and ASCE manuals.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Microstation drafting software.
• Familiar with RISA 3 Structural design software
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with estimating and operations staff.
• Adapt to changes made on short notice.

Physical Demands:

Performance of the required duties will require sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. 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, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or cubicle environment. The noise in these work environments is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.