Design Product Engineer

Get ready to grow with us!

Northwest Pipe Company is the nation’s leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we’re just getting started! Our business is growing, and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. We’re immediately seeking a Design Product Engineer to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast  team in Orem, UT.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential (2x per year)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Our Values

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

About the Job

Assist with structural/civil engineering design support for all Precast plants and personnel necessary for the promotion, sale and manufacturing of precast concrete products. This requires the ability to develop a thorough understanding of the structural design requirements of all products the company manufactures. Can also include providing technical support for concrete mix designs, development of new products, processes, and plant improvement projects.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

• Provide structural designs for full range of precast products manufactured by the Precast Infrastructure plants including pipe, box culverts, catch basins, manholes, wingwalls and other precast concrete products as directed and under the supervision of the Director of Engineering.
• Ability and initiative to become knowledgeable with design concepts and theory for all current products including pipe, box culverts, manholes and specialty precast.
• Analyze civil plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
• Prepare and review project specific CAD drawings.
• Understand concrete mix designs and serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing plants as needed.
• Assist in submittal preparation, submittal approval from Engineer and review production drawings.
• Prepare and review bills of material (BOMs)
• Support production with cost savings projects related to process or product design.
• Communicate and support project sales representatives, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams on any design related questions and/or issues.
• Engage with and participate in precast industry specific associations (MSPCA, APCA, NPCA, etc.) and work with engineers for public utilities, government entities, and other vendors.
• Comply with all Geneva policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must embrace and support core values Accountability, Commitment and Teamwork
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read, write and speak in English language.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast paced growing role and department.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work with sales, engineering, drafting and production teams to turn projects over in a timely manner.
• Possess a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to review project plans as needed.
• Must be able to assist management with production problems & develop sound solutions.
• Must be able to receive & execute verbal and written instructions and document instructions in organized manner.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic knowledge of ACI 318, AASHTO LRFD, and other applicable design codes.
• Ability to use various computer programs, including AutoCAD, Solidworks, and MathCAD with a minimum of one year experience.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering from accredited university, Master of Science in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 1-year work experience in a professional environment, precast and/or manufacturing
• Preferred Concrete Design course.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• I.T Certification (or the ability to obtain with 6 months of hire).

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment is available on our application portal. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.