Structural Engineer

Company: BLOX
Location: Bessemer
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

BLOX is creating the tools to convert a resistant Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry into a smart and efficient machine. BLOX is the prime manufacturer in the Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) system; we manufacture large building chunks that can transported and assembled on site into complex buildings quickly. We have 350 employees, eleven production lines and significant growth through 2021.
DMC is a building delivery system that uses design to leverage manufacturing productivity so that construction is simple. Its goal is to make buildings twice as good, twice as fast, and with twice the value of those made by anyone, anywhere - 2x2x2. For those motivated to play a part in that change, this is an exciting time at BLOX.
BLOX is looking for a talented and energetic Structural Engineer to add to our team to lead our structural design group. Job description: The Structural Design Lead is part of a team focused on designing, coordinating, and detailing structural systems for Off-site fabricated buildings, and incidental site-erected steel. The Structural Design Lead develops the design from a schematic level to a manufacturing level with input from consultant engineers, program design leadership, architects, steel fabricators and steel erection team. The structural lead will be responsible for leading the team in the design and production of documents supporting the buildings' permitting, manufacture and field assembly.
Responsibilities/ Duties: --- Develop preliminary design concepts with larger design team --- Develop and coordinate building structural systems in a building information model (BIM) --- Collaborate and coordinate with project managers, architects, civil, and mechanical engineers --- Optimize the structural system to simplify manufacture and assembly and to reduce construction waste --- Generate steel BOM for delivery to supply chain. --- Communicate with and direct internal technical drafting staff to produce detailed manufacturing drawings for factory and field assembly of structural systems --- Review and coordinate construction/manufacturing document content with all disciplines to assure complete and accurate agreement --- Analyze shop drawings for design compliance and submittal documents. --- Produce quantity takeoffs for cost estimates from BIM.
Requirements: --- Design savvy Structural engineer with 10 years of experience --- Strong leader, good communicator, team player, self-motivated and intellectually curious --- Detail oriented with a strong understanding of steel structural systems, light gauge is a plus --- Revit Savvy: job will require strong Revit skills --- Effectively work in a fast-paced team environment --- Manage and prioritize multiple assignments at once --- Experience making detail drawings
Company Benefits: BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.
It is the policy of BLOX LLC to use ability and willingness to contribute to our team effort as the criteria for making employment related decisions, regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. In addition, we strictly prohibit the harassment of any employee because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or other protected status.

Keywords: BLOX, Birmingham , Structural Engineer, Engineering , Bessemer, Alabama