STEEL PROJECT ENGINEER

At Agate Steel, the Steel Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in guiding steel fabrication projects from kickoff to close-out, coordinating document control, RFIs, schedules, and submittals while providing essential shop-floor support to boost fabrication efficiency. This onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ collaborates with clients and third-party contractors to align objectives and keep project timelines on track.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to develop strategic plans and budget estimates for materials, labor, time, and other resources across multiple simultaneous projects, identifying and addressing fabrication issues as they arise.
• Support and contribute to the review of structural drawings and designs.
• Maintain and organize logs for RFIs, drawings, submittals, contact lists, and related documentation.
• Evaluate vendor qualifications, capabilities, and resource availability.
• Coordinate detailing, fabrication, and erection schedules to meet dates and client expectations.
• Contribute to cost reviews and provide technical support to align project costs with original estimates.
• Analyze equipment, systems, and processes to identify modifications that improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness in fabrication and erection.
• Aid in preparing periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable codes and guidelines to clearly communicate steel construction details to clients.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and ongoing learning of software systems such as Tekla EPM, Trimble Connect, ViewPoint Team, BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and related tools.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Solid budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven supervisory and leadership capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Familiarity with Trimble solutions.
• Basic knowledge of AISC and AWS guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and at least 1 year of experience.

Technologies

• Tekla EPM
• Trimble Connect
• ViewPoint Team
• BlueBeam
• Microsoft Project

Benefits

• Medical plans with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision plans available
• Life insurance fully paid by Agate
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Direct deposit of pay into your bank account or pay card
• Eight paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies

Wage Range

$60K - $90K DOE

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods seated at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to traverse yard and construction sites