We are seeking a dynamic and motivated PROJECT ENGINEER located in the Mission Viejo, CA office. 

THE STRUCTURAL FRAMING DIVISION OF MITEK® USA INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY, INC. is driven to provide innovative structural solutions to the commercial building industry focused around Building Envelope Design, Manufacturing, Steel Framing and Structural Engineered Designs.  

Our Specialty Engineering Department is looking for a talented PROJECT ENGINEER who will develop and produce Curtain Wall designs and contract documents for new and retrofit building/structural projects including, but not limited to, schools, offices, sporting facilities, hospitals and medical office buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Develop and produce Curtain Wall designs and contract documents for new and retrofit building/structural projects including, but not limited to, schools, offices, hospitals and medical office buildings.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCY STATEMENT(S)

Create computer models using preliminary drawings and/or design criteria. Develop and draw by hand project design details for construction. Develop curtain wall frame solutions. Produce safe and efficient structural engineering solutions. Prepare structural calculations and drawings for submission to Engineers of Record and Authorities having Jurisdiction. Train Design Engineers on how to perform their essential duties and lead by example. Understand project schedules and deliver contract documents on time. Excellent knowledge of the following codes:

• ACI 318
• ASCE 7
• AISC 341/360
• ADM
• CBC
• IBC

Excellent knowledge of the following structural materials:

• Steel
• Aluminum
• Glass (not required but preferred)

Attendance during regular work hours and overtime as required.

Required Skills Required Experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering. MS degree preferred.
• Excellent understanding of statics, dynamics, and structural load path.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Curtain Wall Design.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret applicable building codes, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical publications, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as calculus, algebraic formulas, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office and proficient skills in Word and Excel, as well as various structural engineering software platforms, including SAP2000/ETABS to analyze. Knowledge in Excel VBA is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer is required
• Licensed as a Structural Engineer is preferred

If subject to license requirements or professional development hours as stipulated by a state agency now or in the future, compliance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment

TRAVEL

There is no travel required for this position.  Relocation assistance will not be provided.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

MITEK IS AN E-VERIFY AND DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

We are an Equal Opportunity, M/F Veterans, People with Disabilities, Affirmative Action, and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, medical condition, genetics, pregnancy, or any other considerations under federal, state, or local law.

• Produces work that is accurate and complete.
• Produces the appropriate amount of work.
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures to learn.
• Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Knows the most effective and efficient process to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong skills in dashboard development, including but not limited to the ability to create meaningful dashboards to customers’ satisfaction.
• Strong skills in SQL Query development, including but not limited to the ability to write SQL scripts for testing, reports, and Tableau data connections and others as required.
• Strong programming skills, including but not limited to writing application to extract data per State and federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong skills in report development with ability to develop reports in SSRS, Business Objects, or equivalent tool.
• Strong skills in data visualization tools, including but not limited to the ability to create ad-hoc data connections, developed dashboards, and create data blending
• Strong documentation skills, including but not limited to the ability to capture requirements and technical specifications using IEEE or similar standards.
• In-depth knowledge of and strong skills in test frameworks, including but not limited to unit, integration and regression testing.
• Interpersonal skills - interacts effectively with individuals both inside and outside of HPSJ; relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences, and write technical specifications.
• Strong listening skills, with the ability to accurately receive and understand messages.
• Demonstrates a commitment to HPSJ’s strategy, vision, mission and values.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to determine key issues, develop effective action plans and implement to successful conclusion.
• Time management and organizational skills. Uses time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Can attend to a broader range of activities. Meets deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate skills in Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to speak and be understood in English.
• Ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.

Preferred

• Knowledge of data warehouse concepts, such as Inmon or Kimball with the ability to assist in developing an enterprise data warehouse
• Knowledge of healthcare specific hardware and software with the ability to extract data from the healthcare system for reporting
• Knowledge of QNXT claims payment system with the ability to extract data for reporting
• Skills in Visio or other flow chart/diagramming software, with ability to create data/process flow diagrams from business requirements
• Knowledge of ETL development environments such as Informatica, MS SSIS, and Pentaho, with ability to extract, transform, and load data from source system to enterprise data warehouse
• Advanced skills in Excel, including but not limited to the ability to create complex formulas
• Skills in Agile Scrum development.