General Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Structural Technician. This position is responsible for all intermediate functions associated with the creation, design, and maintenance of structural engineering related projects and project plan sets. Familiarity with IBC Codes and construction experience is preferred. All technical work is preformed under moderate direct supervision and is reviewed upon completion.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Employ your knowledge of the latest Revit software systems while using existing drawings, field notes, field surveys, property descriptions, construction notes, aerial images, and electronic file data to develop preliminary and final plans, cross sections, details, and other documents.
- Apply intermediate engineering concepts and company standards while drafting and designing.
- Confer with supervising engineer or project manager regularly to determine and/or clarify project details.
- Create and revise project plan sets as instructed by the supervising engineer or project manager.
- Consult with supervising engineer about any regulations, products specifications and other specifics that may affect the project design.
- Analyze and solve engineering related problems and perform representative engineering computations with moderate direction from the supervising engineer or project manager.
- Perform project related research with minimal direction from the supervising engineer or project manager.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience: Two-year in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field; Minimum 1-2 years of Revit technician experience. Auto CAD experience is preferred, but not required.
- Engineering: Moderate knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and produce structural engineering related plans and documents.
- Technology: Proficient knowledge of Revit and Microsoft Office software, with Auto CAD experience being preferred, but not required. Complete understanding and working knowledge of printing, copying, and plotting equipment.
- Quality Control: Ability to complete tasks on a deadline while maintaining accurate, professional, and standardized results.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task, and prioritize while working under pressure. Ability to coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
- Comprehension: Skills associated with active listening, reading, and critical thinking. Ability to interpret electronic information, project mark-ups, contour drawings, aerial mapping, and construction plans.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Engineering Company is looking for a Municipal Project Engineer to join our staff. This is a management level, engineering position that requires complete understanding of all project management functions associated with municipal engineering-related project development, including: site design, construction plans, cost estimates, utilities design, and contract administration. This individual will perform all project-related tasks: research, development, design, and construction management. This position assumes complete and total project responsibility. This position will also assume managerial responsibilities as delegated by Management or the Board of Directors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform managerial responsibilities as directed by Management or the Board of Directors.
- Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning and organizing project developments.
- Direct and monitor other employees in the investigation, development, and review of a variety of engineering projects.
- Provide technical expertise to municipalities through communication, studies, reports, and attendance at regular municipal meetings.
- Complete regulatory agency permits, as needed.
- Confer with Project Manager/Principal as necessary to determine procedures and instructions to be followed and to clarify various project-related details and design objectives.
- Manage project staff as required for the completion of projects.
- Provide mentoring to staff members, as directed.
- Review engineering specifications for compliance with ordinances and engineering requirements.
- Consult with clients, developers, contractors, and other engineers as a department representative regarding major problems or development.
- Review completed project documents by other staff as necessary, for conformity and quality assurance.
- Approve and/or prepare subcontractor agreements, change orders, pay requests, billing, submittals, and permits.
- Prepare, review, and/or approve scopes, budgets, proposals, cost estimates, bidding documents, project schedules, and other contracts.
- Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
- Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
- Plan and coordinate survey work with other staff.
- Coordinate the issuance of permits for private or commercial construction.
- Utilize knowledge of regulations and city ordinances in design-related activities.
- Maintains contact with field inspector(s) on the job for quality control purposes.
- Create proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
- Oversee the calculations of final material quantities and cost estimates.
- Attend pre-construction meetings, client/engineer meetings, public meetings, and weekly site meetings.
- Maintain project files (create, save, store) to ensure the accuracy and quality of project-related documents
Supervisory Responsibilities
Works independently, while overseeing staff, as necessary, to complete project tasks. Full responsibility/accountability is taken by the senior project engineer for their project.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience: BS in civil engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent with 8+ years experience as a Staff Engineer with demonstrated proficiency in all Municipal Project Engineer responsibilities.
- Must be a licensed Professional Engineer
- Must have experience working with municipalities on a variety of projects.
- Engineering: Advanced knowledge and experience of the practical application of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and produce civil engineering related plans and documents. Complete understanding and application of the knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction.
- Technology: Proficient use of AutoCAD, Civil 3D (or similar), WinSLAMM, WaterCAD, HydroCAD, and Microsoft Office software for all engineering related methods and practices.
- Comprehension: Skills associated with active listening, reading, critical thinking, and disciplined application of the in-house design standards. Ability to interpret electronic information, contour drawings, and aerial mapping.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task, and prioritize while working under pressure. Ability to coordinate and instruct a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
- Other Skills & Abilities:
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including engineers, clients, and contractors.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
- Ability to make complex decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, managers, contractors, and clients, as necessary.
- Ability to lead project meetings and make presentations.
- Ability to understand, carry out, and delegate oral and written instructions.
- Advanced presentation skills required for attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Engineering Company is looking for a Staff Engineer I, an entry-level engineering position responsible for all basic functions associated with project development, site design, and the creation of construction plans. All technical work is performed under extensive supervision and is reviewed upon completion. A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field), basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/Civil 3D design is required. Salary is industry competitive, but will be based on qualifications. An outstanding benefit package is available.
Staff Engineer Responsibilities & Duties:
- Employ your knowledge of the latest AutoCAD and Civil 3D software systems while using existing drawings, field notes, field surveys, property descriptions, construction notes, aerial images, and electronic file data to develop preliminary and final plans, topographic and base maps, contour maps, site layouts, and other documents.
- Utilize Civil 3D software for basic and advanced functions such as creating surfaces, alignments, cross sections, cutting profiles, designing pipe layouts, performing earthwork analysis, generating plan sets, and for overall site design.
- Utilize HydroCAD and WinSLAMM software for basic and intermediate hydrology functions.
- Confer with supervising engineer or project manager regularly to determine and/or clarify project details and design objectives.
- Visit job sites to perform various inspections as directed by the supervising engineer or project manager.
- Perform onsite observations of ongoing construction projects as directed and report back to supervising engineer or project manager.
- Assist field crew and/or surveying crew as directed.
- Analyze and solve engineering-related problems and perform representative engineering computations with substantial direction from the supervising engineer or project manager.
- Attend municipal meetings and meetings with clients, if required.
Staff Engineer Requirements:
- Education and/or Experience: Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Must have passed the EIT exam.
- Engineering: Basic knowledge of the practical application of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and produce civil engineering-related plans and documents.
- Technology: Moderate knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software. Basic understanding and working knowledge of printing, copying, and plotting equipment. Basic understanding of specialized engineering software such as HydroCAD, WaterCAD, and WinSLAMM. Basic understanding of Internet-related platforms, such as GIS applications and functions.
- Quality Control: Ability to complete tasks on a deadline while maintaining accurate, professional, and standardized results.
- Comprehension: Skills associated with active listening, reading, and critical thinking. Ability to interpret electronic information, project mark-ups, contour drawings, aerial mapping, and construction plans.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task, and prioritize while working under pressure. Ability to coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Engineering Company is looking for a Civil Engineering Technician I at our Portage Office. This is a non-entry level position that is responsible for all routine functions associated with the creation and maintenance of civil engineering-related drawings and construction plans. Must possess at least an Associate Degree in a related field, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/Civil 3D design is required. Salary is industry competitive, but will be based on qualifications. An outstanding benefit package is available.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Employ your knowledge of the latest AutoCAD and Civil 3D software systems while using existing drawings, field notes, field surveys, property descriptions, construction notes, aerial images, and electronic field data to develop preliminary and final plans, topographic and base maps, contour maps, site layouts, and other documents.
- Utilize Civil 3D software for basic and intermediate functions, such as creating surfaces, alignments, profiles, project plan sets, and for basic site design (with some supervision).
- Create and revise project plan sets as instructed by the supervising engineer or project manager.
- Confer with supervising engineer or project manager regularly to determine and/or clarify project details.
- Analyze and solve engineering-related problems and perform representative engineering computations under direct supervision of the supervising engineer or project manager.
Requirements
- Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; Two-year degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field required. 1 to 2 years of CAD Technician experience a plus, but not required.
- Engineering: Basic to intermediate knowledge of the practical application of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to produce civil engineering-related plans and documents.
- Technology: Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software. Moderate understanding and working knowledge of printing, copying, and plotting equipment.
- Quality Control: Ability to complete tasks on a deadline while maintaining accurate, professional, and standardized results.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task, and prioritize while working under pressure. Ability to coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
- Comprehension: Skills associated with active listening, reading, and critical thinking. Ability to interpret electronic information, project mark-ups, contour drawings, aerial mapping, and construction plans.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Engineering Company is seeking a skilled, qualified individual, responsible for inspecting buildings, construction sites and building components for compliance with various codes and regulations.
Potential candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates with previous inspection experience or experience in commercial or residential construction are preferred. Salary is industry competitive, but will be based on qualifications. An outstanding benefits package is available. Coverage areas for this position would include municipalities in South-Central Wisconsin.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections including, but not limited to: zoning, location of property, footing and foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other inspections to ensure compliance with local and state building codes and municipal ordinances.
- Inspect all permitted commercial and residential structures by reading and interpreting codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Inspect new commercial and residential structures for code compliance during various phases of construction by driving to the site, instructing contractors and the public regarding codes and regulations, and inspection structures and site for compliance.
- Instruct contractors to make project corrections/modifications and re-inspect sites as necessary.
- Conduct plan reviews of new projects by comparing plans to various codes and regulations, researching codes to resolve discrepancies and informing permit applicants of corrections required before permits can be issued.
- Created and maintain electronic and hard copies of records per GEC standards as necessary.
- Issue permits upon plan approval and maintain files for permits and plans.
- Routinely direct owners, contractors and developers toward compliance.
- Perform occupancy inspections in conjunction with the fire inspectors.
- Occasionally perform inspections of hazardous conditions.
- Receive phone calls and handle questions of a general or technical nature.
- Provide direct input on ordinance/resolution adoption and provide direct input for ordinance updates.
- Follow up on permits over 24 months old.
- Attend municipal meetings as necessary.
- Maintain certifications as required by the State and local governments to carry out inspection duties.
Requirements:
- Education, Certification and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; Previous inspection experience or experience in commercial or residential construction preferred; Uniform Dwelling Code, Commercial Building, Commercial Plumbing, and/or Home Inspection (Real Estate) Licensing preferred, but not required. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required.
- Inspection/Construction: Moderate knowledge of building maintenance, construction, construction materials, and trade techniques. Thorough knowledge of minimum housing standards and federal, state and local codes and regulations.
- Technology: General knowledge of Microsoft Office, other related computer software, and inspection testing equipment.
- Comprehension: Ability to recognize faulty construction, substandard materials and conditions of hazard. Sound technical judgment in multiple disciplines required in applying standard trade practices. Ability to read and interpret various plans, specifications, and codes in order to determine compliance.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time, multi-task and prioritize while working under pressure. Must be able to organize daily inspections, inspection files, and test reports.
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p style=”text-align: center;”>Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Engineering Company is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor that is responsible for performing and supervising all advanced technical functions associated with land surveying. All work is performed without supervision. Full project responsibility is assumed by the Professional Land Surveyor.
Potential candidates should have obtained a two-year degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; Minimum 4 years of field technician experience and/or demonstrated proficiency of all Field Technician and Crew Chief responsibilities. Demonstrated leadership and project coordination abilities. Successful completion of the requirements for land surveying in training and registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Wisconsin is required. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required for driving company vehicles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare job proposal contracts and cost estimates.
- Collect and evaluate field data for various surveying tasks such as establishing legal boundaries or computing property corners to be set.
- Operate Total Station, GPS, theodolite and levels for various surveying, locating, data collection and construction work.
- Operate and maintain survey equipment to GEC standards.
- Attend municipal meetings as required for the approval of a survey.
- Maintain section corner tie sheets.
- Prepare Certified Survey Maps (CSM), Plat of Surveys and ALTA Surveys.
- Prepare floodplain determinations and FEMA Letter of Map Amendments.
- Prepare subdivision (preliminary and final) and condominium plats.
- Prepare topographic Survey.
- Perform courthouse and on-line project research as required.
- Oversee the field technician staff when establishing lines and grades and placing grade stakes.
- Oversee the civil engineering technician staff for the completion of surveying projects.
- Oversee the billing process of all surveying projects.
- Develop and maintain contacts with clients including realtors, attorneys, developers, etc.
- Utilize Civil 3D software or similar for uploading field data into various electronic base sites for project development; create surfaces and CAD line work as necessary.
- Perform various surveying and field work calculations as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Coordinate with the Project Engineers/Project Managers for the completion of field projects. Supervise the field technicians for the completion of project-related tasks. Confer with staff members for project-related research as necessary.
Requirements
Successful performance of this job requires satisfactory performance of all essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Education and/or experience: Two-year degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; Minimum 4 years of field technician experience and/or demonstrated proficiency of all Field Technician and Crew Chief responsibilities; Demonstrated leadership and project coordination abilities. Successful completion of the requirements for land surveying in training and registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Wisconsin is required. A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required.
- Engineering/Surveying: Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in surveying and engineering. Advanced knowledge of the practical application of civil engineering and surveying principles, calculations, techniques, procedures, and equipment. Complete understanding of field work and surveying procedures.
- Technology: Advanced knowledge of working with a robotic Total Station and GPS. Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office software.
- Quality Control: Ability to coordinate the completion of tasks on a deadline while maintaining accurate, professional, and standardized results.
- Comprehension: Skills associated with active listening, reading, and critical thinking. Ability to interpret electronic information, project mark-ups, contour drawings, aerial mapping, and construction plans. Ability to understand the survey approval process.
- Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time and coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines. Ability to multi-task and prioritize while working under pressure. Ability to coordinate with a team to accomplish tasks for deadlines.
Work Environment:
- The employee will work both indoors and outdoors to coordinate and complete field surveying projects.
- The employee is required to sit at a desk and operate a computer and/or work outdoors for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate company vehicles as required.
- This position requires frequent communication and interaction with co-workers and project managers at various locations within the office.
Physical Conditions:
- The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- The employee must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- This position is subject to outside environmental conditions including extreme temperatures, hazards and atmospheric conditions.
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p style=”text-align: center;”>Interested parties should send a resume and a cover letter to:
General Engineering Company
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 340
Portage, WI 53901
or e-mail to hr@generalengineering.net
General Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
