Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Construction Engineer to join our National Railroad Group. The Construction Engineer is an internal technical consultant to Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, and Quality Managers by providing civil and structural engineering expertise to resolve field construction, design, and quality issues by ensuring the most efficient methods and materials are being utilized. The Construction Engineer also leads design and execution of select construction/temporary works deliverables such as girder erection plans, formwork/falsework design, demolition plans, and earth retention designs.

We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.

We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal operations personnel and outside engineering firms (as appropriate) to produce effective temporary works designs for construction operations
• Responsible for the delivery of temporary works plans (e.g., access, demolition, cofferdams, concrete formwork, falsework, erection) that are developed with the project team
• Research specialty construction processes, design methods, or materials suppliers, as required       
• Perform pre-bid engineering/planning/brainstorming
• Clearly communicate design ideas and solutions                                                            
• Visit project sites to inspect temporary works, as needed
• Problem solve concerning technical, logistical and scientific problems (e.g., calculations for a cofferdam)
• Support regional quality staff in troubleshooting / solving quality issues that arise on projects
• Maintain correspondence with Kraemer project team, as well as owners, suppliers and other external partners, as required
• Mentor and develop regional staff regarding construction engineering topics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering with a structural and/or geotechnical emphasis
• Minimum two (2) years’ previous experience in heavy-civil construction operations
• Registered professional engineer, or ability to become registered within four (4) years
• Previous experience working with MS Office, AutoCAD, Mathcad, and structural engineering software (e.g., RISA2D/3D)
• Knowledge of concrete, soil, steel and timber engineering properties
• Knowledge of construction materials and construction equipment performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Computer Purchase Program
• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
• Company Cell Phone/Computer

Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.

About Kraemer North America, LLC

Kraemer North America is a privately held general contractor headquartered in Plain, Wisconsin with regional offices in Minnesota, Colorado, and Washington. Established in 1911, Kraemer has evolved into a builder of challenging, complex bridges and highways across the U.S. Today, we are a full-service heavy civil contractor focused on transportation, rail, and marine markets. Kraemer is proud to be an AISC certified and endorsed contractor for steel and bridge erection.

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