Product Engineer

About the Role

Clark Pacific is seeking a motivated Product Engineer passionate about structural engineering, problem-solving, and developing innovative building systems. This role offers an opportunity to build an engineering career, gain hands-on experience, and work on impactful projects.

What You'll Do

• Prepare structural engineering calculations, designs, and supporting details for building systems.
• Review construction drawings for consistency with structural calculations and design requirements.
• Perform preliminary structural and sales engineering evaluations.
• Review contract drawings and specifications for consistency with precast construction drawings and structural load paths.
• Collaborate with project management teams to develop cost-effective and constructible design solutions.
• Develop engineering design tools, including span tables and Excel-based calculation tools.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams, including calculations for fabrication modifications.
• Assist with evaluating and developing structural solutions for field conditions, repairs, and design modifications.
• Visit manufacturing facilities and construction sites to observe fabrication and installation activities.
• Work with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Erection teams to address technical challenges.
• Research building codes, engineering standards, and emerging construction methods.
• Support structural testing activities, including test procedures, data collection, and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in Clark Pacific's building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural engineering calculations, designs, and supporting details for building systems.
• Review construction drawings to ensure consistency with structural calculations and design requirements.
• Perform preliminary structural and sales engineering evaluations.
• Review contract drawings and specifications for consistency with precast construction drawings and structural load paths.
• Collaborate with project management teams to develop cost-effective and constructible design solutions.
• Develop engineering design tools, including span tables and Excel-based calculation tools.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams, including calculations for fabrication modifications.
• Assist with evaluating and developing structural solutions for field conditions, repairs, and design modifications.
• Visit manufacturing facilities and construction sites to observe fabrication and installation activities.
• Work with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Erection teams to address technical challenges.
• Research building codes, engineering standards, and emerging construction methods.
• Support structural testing activities, including test procedures, data collection, and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in Clark Pacific's building systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, including statics, stress and strain analysis, and mechanics of materials.
• Familiarity with structural design standards and building codes, including the California Building Code, International Building Code, ASCE 7, AISC 360, and ACI 318.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural plans, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Intern (EIT) certification.
• Previous engineering internship or related experience.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as RISA, RAM, ETABS, or Visual Analysis.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, VBA, C#, or Java.
• Interest in precast concrete, prefabricated construction, structural design, and engineering automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Familiarity with structural design standards and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural plans, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Location

West Sacramento, CA

Work Environment

• Primarily in-person office environment.
• Periodic exposure to manufacturing facilities and construction sites.
• Occasional business travel of approximately 5%.