Project Engineer - ISAT Total Support
La Mirada, CA 90637
About the Job
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Our employees are thriving both inside and outside of the office. We are growing faster than ever and it’s not because of what we do, but how we do it. It’s simple, our employees are our greatest asset. We value them and give them every reason to stay happy and motivated. We perform at high levels, fueled by an eclectic team. We boast a fun, energizing workplace with an emphasis on innovation, teamwork, quality work, and customer satisfaction.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: Competitive based on Individual Experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401 K Program
- $100K Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Nationwide Offices
- A competitive and Rewarding Environment
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE!
ABOUT US:
Tomarco Contractor Specialties, dba ISAT Total Support, designs, manufactures, and distributes non-structural engineering and design systems for commercial construction applications. Founded in 1977, Tomarco/ISAT Total Support has a 46-year history of continuous growth and prides itself on being the global leader in the development and sale of innovative engineering fastening systems and engineering solutions. ISAT Total Support strives to innovate and evolve our products, services and technical offering to achieve customer value, superiority and uniqueness. Our professional staff of salespeople, operations, manufacturing, and professional Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineers has been involved from concept to completion in many of the largest projects in the United States and internationally, including hospitals, convention centers, sports venues, data centers, office building, manufacturing, and schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- Project Management (Basic) – with close supervision, the Project Engineer I will be assigned project tasks and act as an ISAT representative for project activities. Basic knowledge of project management is necessary
- Billing (Basic) – must understand our billing tracking software (Nexus) and how to input ALL hours whether it is for a project, administrative, or personal leave.
- Communication – will be able to communicate in all forms of correspondence for tasks related to projects associated with; will create transmittals, send follow up emails: after coordination meetings, for requested information, for clarification on missing or unclear project documents and providing clear project updates; all related communication must be electronically documented in Nexus notes, project folders, and CC’d to the supervising PM.
- Project File Management (Basic) – must have a working knowledge of our file structure and learn how to keep all file folders organized; must learn ISAT file naming convention and how to save files in the corresponding project folders on the network.
- Submittals (Basic) – must be capable of building basic submittals when provided with an SDF (Seismic Design Force worksheet) and PIW (project information worksheet); must be able to create submittals using ISAT legend builder software.
- Legends (Basic) – must have a working knowledge of bracing legends; must be able to build them for projects (all trades), configurations; according to the relevant building code.
- Detail Seismic Bracing Layouts (Basic/Intermediate) – with minimal guidance from the supervisor, will perform seismic layouts per the requirements of the legend and the ISAT bracing manual; will begin to understand how a legend is built and how to troubleshoot spacing issues, walls, and deck types.
- Perform Kit Takeoff Count (Basic/Intermediate) – must be able to complete a kit builder. Will be able to write a quote for seismic kit materials based on the ISAT kit builder software.
- Develop a General Knowledge of all ISAT Kit Components (Basic) – must be able to identify ISAT hardware and understand their uses and differences; hardware includes all bracket styles, LRD’s (longitudinal restraint device), rod stiffeners, anchors, strut, etc.
- Assist in Development – assists the engineer(s) in ongoing development & improvement of technical support procedures and systems for ISAT.
- Point Loads (Basic to Intermediate Level) – must learn to point load and understand the difference between vertical dead loads and seismic loads; and how to calculate spacing to determine loads.
- ISAT Seismic Restraint Systems Guidelines (Basic) – must become familiar with ISAT manual: general notes, seismic bracing notes and details.
- Program Proficiency (Basic) – proficient with the following software:
- AutoCAD
- SAT Seismic Restraint Legend
- Kit Builder
- Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook)
- Nexus
- Code Knowledge (Basic) – must acquire a basic knowledge of all codes pertinent to ISAT engineering scopes and how they govern seismic engineering. The Project Engineer I will be familiar with: ASCE-7 (Chapter 13 Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components)
- IBC (International Building Code)
- CBC (California Building Code)
- Prepare Quotes (Basic/Intermediate)—must be able to prepare quotes for suspended distributed utilities and basic custom engineering to be used by PM or supervisor.
- Organization – must be able to keep a clean and organized work environment.
- Entry Level Field Support (Basic) – under the supervision of a Project Manager, will perform job walks on construction sites to gather information, provide ISAT inspection, or help troubleshoot project issues.
- Performs Other Duties as Assigned – The employee might be asked to perform duties not listed in this job description, but which are also considered to be essential to the employment position.
- Daily Nexus Time Sheet Entry – Demonstrates a commitment to accurately entering 100% of completed work into Nexus daily.
- Utilization of Nexus Notes – All internal and external correspondence related to each task must be thoroughly documented in Nexus notes. This ensures comprehensive record-keeping and effective communication.
QUALIFICATIONS & Skills: *
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 1-3 Years’ Work Experience Assisting Project Managers; The Project Engineer work under the guidance of a mentor Senior PM and PM(s).
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate (orally, and in writing) with all levels of the organization.
Further Qualifications The successful candidate must also pass a background check.
- Equal Employee Opportunity