Job Title:  Civil Engineer III

Summary:

CROW ENGINEERING, INC. is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm serving the mechanical, structural, and civil engineering needs of a diverse range of clients. We specifically have a rich history of serving the wood products, food processing, and cold-storage warehousing industries. Additionally, Crow Engineering can work on all types of commercial and industrial projects. We are a team of professional mechanical, structural, and civil engineers, as well as highly skilled designers and drafters with many years of experience. Due to our growth in the civil engineering space, we are looking for talented detail-oriented individuals that can seamlessly integrate into our talented team.

Job Description:

Crow Engineering is currently looking for a Professional Engineer (PE) with 5–10 years of experience in civil design, specifically in site development (stormwater, site grading, roadway design).  

The potential candidate will be in a unique position to assist in the expansion of Crow Engineering’s offerings and the position will lead to larger opportunities based on experience, skill level, and individual growth.

Position Summary

Apply manual and computerized drafting methods with a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the occupation to obtain the desired product. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project managers, project engineers, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Ideal candidates would enjoy working in a dynamic setting with a diverse set of clientele and a diverse range of assigned tasks. 

Responsibilities:

• Must be well versed in the preparation of construction documents for standard civil (site development) engineering desig
• Must be able to work in both a 2D environment as well as utilize 3D or BIM tools to create 2-D drawing products.
• Must be fluent in AutoCAD, specifically Civil3D. Familiarity or experience with REVIT also a plus.
• Must be able to accurately draw from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures and drafting standards.
• Draw civil plans (site plans, grading and stormwater plans, utility plans), diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys.
• Create templates and other standard Ability to create styles and other template type components in Civil 3D would be also preferred.    Candidate may be tasked with preparing and curating standards and templates.
• Experience preparing hydrology calculations (rational, SBUH, continuous simulation modeling, or the like) based on the various local and regional jurisdictions.
• Basic structural design knowledge preferred as well as a willingness to supplement civil engineering design with structural engineering tasks a bonus for candidate
  • These may include: structural plans and documents for buildings and other structure types.  Plans include foundations, framing, elevations, sections, etc.  Draft plans and detailed drawings for structural concrete, steel structures, and installations for various construction projects working from sketches, verbal instructions, or notes.   
• Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil and structural engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
• Effective communication with the design team to plan, develop drawings, basic design models, and resolve problems.
• May require travel to plant/job site.
• Will also be responsible for training junior level EITs and other designers with basic civil engineering skills.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of the Windows Operating System including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computer-aided drafting applications (AutoCAD and other Autodesk Programs).
• Bachelor’s degree in drafting/design/engineering technology or equivalent 5-10 years of industry–related civil experience or structural experience.
• Additional Skills Required for the role include:
  • Must be a self-starter and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be comfortable making decisions

• Basic construction experience or knowledge
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Basic construction experience or knowledge
• Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal and Written)
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Strong desire to learn and help others

Job Title:  Structural Drafter
Location: Beaverton, Oregon

Summary:

CROW ENGINEERING, INC. is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm serving the mechanical, structural, and civil engineering needs of a diverse range of clients. We specifically have a rich history of serving the wood products, food processing, and cold-storage warehousing industries. Additionally, Crow Engineering has the capacity to work on all types of commercial and industrial projects. We are a team of professional mechanical, structural, and civil engineers, as well as highly-skilled designers and drafters with many years of experience. Due to our significant growth we are looking for talented detail-oriented individuals that can seamlessly integrate into our talented team.

Job Description:

Crow Engineering is currently looking for a Structural Drafter to work in our Beaverton, OR Office.

Position Summary

Apply manual and computerized drafting methods with a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the occupation to obtain the desired product. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project managers, project engineers, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Ideal candidate would enjoy working in a dynamic setting with a diverse set of clientele and diverse range of assigned tasks.

• Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil and structural engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
• Effective communication with the design team to plan, develop drawings, basic design models and resolve problems.
• May require travel to plant/job site.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of the Windows Operating System including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computer-aided drafting applications (AutoCAD and other Autodesk Programs).
• Bachelor’s degree in drafting/design/engineering technology or equivalent 3-4 years of industry related civil and/or structural experience.
• Additional Skills Required for the role include:
  • Basic construction experience or knowledge
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal and Written)
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong desire to learn and help others

Responsibilities:

• Must be well versed in the preparation of construction documents for structural and civil engineering design.
• Must be able to work in both a 2D environment as well as utilize 3D or BIM tools to create 2-D drawing products. Must be fluent in AutoCAD and familiar with REVIT.
• Must be able to accurately draw from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures and drafting standards.
• Prepare bills of material, schedules, and assist engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues.
• Assist project personnel to revise drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
• Prepare structural plans and documents for buildings and other structure types. Plans include foundations, framing, elevations, sections, etc. Draft plans and detailed drawings for structural concrete, steel structures, and installations for various construction projects working from sketches, verbal instructions or notes.

Job Title:  Senior Project Manager
Reports to:  Hunter Wylie
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Raleigh, NC

Summary:

Crow Engineering provides engineering design and consultancy services to its clients in the wood products, industrial, and heavy commercial industries. The senior project manager position will be responsible for managing client’s projects throughout the southeast.   Typical projects include sawmill, veneer, EWP, plywood, and other heavy industrial modernization projects.  The individual would be responsible for handling projects through their entire lifecycle.  The position must be able to earn the respect of our clients through:  Listening to their challenges, collaborating with their teams, and developing solutions that exceed their expectations.

Crow Engineering has a highly tenured organization that has a wealth of experience in the wood products industry, specifically with sawmill systems.   Candidates are required to show a respect for and are adept at adopting proven design standards while balancing the needs of introducing innovation.   We require an individual to respect the 40 years of experience at Crow Engineering while helping the ownership transition this knowledge and processes to the next generation of engineering toolsets and capabilities.

It is expected from each of Crow Engineering’s team members that they can provide significant value to our clients.   This value comes through providing high quality, innovative and reliable design work that our clients respect the value of.   All team members must provide value in their space as an extension of the overall Crow Engineering team.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

Project Management

• Act as the single point of contact, or as a part of a larger team in support of our client’s requests for support.
• The individual must overcommunicate in their role, ensuring that both internal and external stakeholders are clear about priorities and expectations.
• Develop and execute to project plans for each of their projects.
• Must be able to coordinate vendor activities amongst professional services, material and equipment vendors.
• Ensures that safety is held to the utmost priority in our designs and project execution.
• Acts as the last and final quality assurance check for all work produced by Crow Engineering.
• Ensures that our overall quality of work is held to the highest standards.
• Responds in an extremely urgent manner to all client requests.

Estimation and Financial Controls Responsibilities

• Can generate estimates for hours required to complete a design project for engineering, design, and drafting times.
• Ability to go onsite and create clear and accurate dimensional field notes for proposals and project documentation.
• Self manages team design time to ensure the clients resources are being appropriately used for a project.
• Can generate and communicate construction level estimates for projects.
• Can proactively have difficult, yet professional, conversations with team members when scope change or issues occur that may impact the financial performance of the role.
• Ensures that Crow Engineering’s margin expectations are met or exceeded for all work performed.

Corporate Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for growing our footprint in the southeast through providing high quality service. While this individual will not be responsible for direct business development and marketing, they will be required to solicit current clients while on a project for additional opportunities and on occasion  travel within the region to support business development activities.
• This position will need to be able to forecast workload requirements for the extended team and prioritize their work. Any periods of under or overutilization of team resources must be communicated through these forecasts.
• Crow is looking for a person who can help lead a future team of individuals within the region. This individual will be responsible (in conjunction with a local principal engineer) for hiring local PM, designer, and other candidates within the region that will help Crow build its services network.

Client Responsibilities

• Individual must be able to communicate directly with clients regarding project updates, tasks, and issues for minor to moderate projects.
• In working at our client’s locations, employee is responsible for their safety and the safety of those around them.
• Employee is responsible for understanding the safety procedures, personal protection equipment, lock out tag out requirements, and appropriate emergency response actions required while onsite at our client’s locations.
• The individual must make the client feel like they are integral into the design. This person must solicit feedback and build relationships at the mills at all levels, from the plant managers to maintenance and operations staff.
• Must be able to work around our client’s shutdown schedules to obtain critical field information as necessary.
• Ensures revision control is in place and effective when working on client designs.
• Can help build standards, best known methods, and training documentation for future new hires.
• Can professionally work through difficult situations.
• Must be able to handle multiple client requests and projects at the same time. 10-20 projects at any given time will be a baseline for this position.

CORE competencies:

• Strong English written/verbal skills.
• The ability to work and provide direction in a team environment with minimal supervision
• The ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change
• Working knowledge and experience with material handling systems. Individuals with experience with sawmill or general wood products industry expertise are preferred.
• Working knowledge of process driven manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in building complicated project plans
• The ability to work in a team environment and drive successes amongst the larger group.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization
• Design/Drafting skills are preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to clearly document test results, configuration parameters, process and training materials
• Must be able to go into field situations and be able to measure up, document, and communicate field data to the design team.
• Must be able to work independently/ remotely.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.

Qualifications:

• PE Certification or Degree as an Engineer is Required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering
  • >7 years of relevant work experience within the wood products industry, in an equivalent position is acceptable in lieu of PO for degree.
• AutoCAD experience, or similar systems to AutoCAD. Experience with 3D modeling systems.
• Experience in running calculations to determine basic design parameters for equipment – speeds, timing, etc
• Experience with engineering change order and version control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of process driven manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with risk analysis and process validation methods
• Experience taking onsite measurements and building “as built” documentation prior to generating
• PLC programming experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must have a valid state license with no infractions in past year.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands are characteristic of a typical office environment.

• Ability to lift 50lbs on occasion
• Sit for long periods of time
• Bending
• Reaching above head for items
• Individual must be able to wear appropriate PPE equipment while onsite at client locations (including fall protection).
• Employee must be able to able to crawl, climb, or enter areas of our client’s facility (in a safe manner) that are not normally accessible from walkways or other access ways.
  • Ability to use a computer and telephone system

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is 100% work from home / remote
• Will be working in a different time zone than the headquarters in Oregon
• Significant travel throughout the US

Additional Benefit:

If driving record is approved by insurer this role will include use of a company issued vehicle.

CROW ENGINEERING, INC. is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm serving the mechanical, structural, and civil engineering needs of a diverse range of clients. We specifically have a rich history of serving the wood products, food processing, and cold-storage warehousing industries. Additionally, Crow Engineering can work on all types of commercial and industrial projects. We are a team of professional mechanical, structural, and civil engineers, as well as highly skilled designers and drafters with many years of experience. Due to our growth in the civil engineering space, we are looking for talented detail-oriented individuals that can seamlessly integrate into our talented team.

Job Description:
Crow Engineering is currently looking for a junior-level Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) with 2-5 years of experience in civil design, specifically in site development (stormwater, site grading, roadway design).

The potential candidate will be in a unique position to assist in the expansion of Crow Engineering’s offerings and the position will lead to larger opportunities based on experience, skill level, and individual growth.

Position Summary

Apply manual and computerized drafting methods with a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the occupation to obtain the desired product. Assignments will be completed utilizing information provided by project managers, project engineers, architectural, or technical services staff under the direction of a supervisor. Ideal candidates would enjoy working in a dynamic setting with a diverse set of clientele and a diverse range of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Must be well versed in the preparation of construction documents for standard civil (site development) engineering design.   
• Must be able to work in both a 2D environment as well as utilize 3D or BIM tools to create 2-D drawing products.  Must be fluent in AutoCAD, specifically Civil3D. Familiarity or experience with REVIT also a plus.
• Must be able to accurately draw from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures, and drafting standards.
• Prepare bills of material, schedules, and assist engineering personnel with formal drawing transmittals and construction issues.
• Assist project personnel to revise drawings to reflect as-built conditions.
• Draw civil plans (site plans, grading and stormwater plans, utility plans), diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys.
• Create templates and other standard drawings. Ability to create styles and other template-type components in Civil 3D would be also preferred. Candidate may be tasked with preparing and curating standards and templates.
• Experience preparing hydrology calculations (rational, SBUH, continuous simulation modeling, or the like) based on the various local and regional jurisdictions.
• Basic structural design knowledge preferred but a willingness to supplement civil engineering design with structural engineering tasks a bonus for candidate
• Prepare structural plans and documents for buildings and other structure types.  Plans include foundations, framing, elevations, sections, etc. Draft plans and detailed drawings for structural concrete, steel structures, and installations for various construction projects working from sketches, verbal instructions or notes.   
• Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
• Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil and structural engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
• Effective communication with the design team to plan, develop drawings, basic design models, and resolve problems.
• May require travel to plant/job site.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of the Windows Operating System including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computer-aided drafting applications (AutoCAD and other Autodesk Programs).
• Bachelor’s degree in drafting/design/engineering technology or equivalent 2-5 years of industry-related civil experience or structural experience.
• Additional Skills Required for the role include:
• Must be a self-starter and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable making decisions
• Basic construction experience or knowledge
• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Basic construction experience or knowledge
• Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal and Written)
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Strong desire to learn and help others

Summary:

Crow Engineering provides engineering design and consultancy services to its clients in the wood products, industrial, and heavy commercial industries. The senior mechanical designer/engineer II position is responsible for the design of industrial systems required for the operation of sawmills and industrial facilities. Typical system designs would include conveyor systems, ladders, saw systems, material flow equipment, process support design, material handling systems, and other process equipment as required. The individual would be responsible for generating high-quality designs and/or checking other team member’s designs for constructability, manufacturability, ease of installation, and overall quality of the design. The individual would interact with Crow Engineering Project Managers to obtain timelines, scope, and expectations surrounding work. From time to time this individual will interface with key equipment vendors and clients.  

Crow Engineering is a highly tenured organization that has a wealth of experience in the wood products industry, specifically with sawmill systems. Candidates are required to utilize and be adept at adopting proven design standards while balancing the needs of introducing innovation and new technology. We require an individual to respect the 40 years of experience at Crow Engineering while helping transition this knowledge and processes to the next generation of engineering toolsets and capabilities.  

It is expected from each of Crow Engineering’s team members that they can provide significant value to our clients. This value comes through providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable design work that our clients highly regard. All team members must provide value in their space as an extension of the overall Crow Engineering team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Lead Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead designer for client design requests.
• Readily takes on client design tasks with little to no supervision or guidance from management.
• Can accept open-ended tasks and comes up with creative ways to meet the client’s needs.
• Works to understand the client’s objectives of the project before moving forward with the design.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure client’s needs are being met in a timely, cost-effective, and high-quality manner.
• Can delegate tasks to designers, drafters, and project managers that are needed to successfully complete the project.
• Be the ultimate gatekeeper for the safety, reliability, and quality of the design.  This person must be able to be vocal when design attributes may be impacting safety or overall system quality. 
• Must be able to work under pressure and self-manage their own and other designers/drafters priorities. 
• Self-validate and defend design methodologies through performing engineering calculations on key process equipment.  Calculations include but are not limited to:
• Drive/Motor Power Calculations
• Safety Margins
• Hydraulic Power Requirements
• Pump, Piping and Fluid Based Process Capacity Design
• Other calculations requirements as needed. 
• Provide a work product that is above average based on industry expectations and has recognized value with our clients. 
• Creates mechanical designs for material handling, processing, and sorting systems used in the wood products industry.
• Can handle moderately complicated mechanical design tasks with little to no supervision. 
• Proactively escalates needs/roadblocks to other project team members, project managers, owners, and outside vendors.  
• Ensures revision control is in place and effective when working on client designs.
• Can help build standards, best-known methods, and training documentation for future new hires. 
• Can effectively work through difficult situations. 

Estimation and Financial Controls Responsibilities

• Can generate estimates for hours required to complete a design project for engineering, design, and drafting times.
• Can provide construction level estimates for mechanical design using Crow Engineering estimation tools. 
• Can proactively have difficult, yet professional, conversations with team members when scope change or issues occur that may impact the financial performance of the project. 

Corporate Responsibilities

• The position will ensure that design and drafting standards are developed by the designer/drafter team that match our internal and client’s quality standards.
• The position will work with management to ensure the appropriate checking and quality processes are in place to guarantee a high-quality design, including drafting, is executed by the team. 

Client Responsibilities

• From time to time, the individual must be able to communicate directly with clients regarding project updates, tasks, and issues.
• In working at our client’s locations, the employee is responsible for their safety and the safety of those around them. 
• The employee is responsible for understanding the safety procedures, personal protection equipment, lock-out tag-out requirements, and appropriate emergency response actions required while onsite at our client’s locations.

Core Competencies:

• Strong English written/verbal skills.
• The ability to work and provide direction in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change.
• Working knowledge and experience with material handling systems.  Individuals with experience with sawmill or general wood products industry expertise are preferred. 
• Must be able to comprehend and document process flows within a continuous manufacturing environment. 
• Working knowledge of process-driven manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in fluids designs including piping layouts, pump design, storage capacity planning.
• The ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and effectively communicate technical solutions to difficult issues.
• Any experience in thermodynamic systems would be preferred. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
• Strong Design/Drafting skills within design software systems. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to clearly document test results, configuration parameters, process, and training materials.

Qualifications:

• >7 years of relevant work experience.
• A technical or engineering degree is preferred but not required. 
• AutoCAD experience highly preferred.
• Inventor proficiency is required.
• Experience with engineering change order and version control systems. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of process-driven manufacturing facilities.
• Stage gate experience is a plus.
• Experience taking onsite measurements and constructing “as-built” documentation.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands are characteristic of a typical office environment.

• Ability to lift 25lbs on occasion.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Bending.
• Reaching above head for items.
• Individuals must be able to wear appropriate PPE equipment while onsite at client locations.   
• Employees must be able to able to crawl, climb, or enter areas of our client’s facility (in a safe manner) that are not normally accessible from walkways or other access ways. 
• Ability to use a computer and telephone system.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment with average noise levels and lighting
• Maintain work regular schedule consistent with department norms
• Constant interruptions

Travel:

• Infrequent. Travel to Canada is a possibility.

Visa Sponsorship:

• Not offered at this time.

POSITION: Mechanical Designer III
Headquarters, Beaverton, Oregon

Crow Engineering provides engineering design and consultancy services to its clients in the wood products, industrial, and heavy commercial industries.  The mechanical designer position is responsible for the design of industrial systems required for the operation of sawmills and industrial facilities.   Typical system designs would include:  conveyor systems, ladders, saw systems, material flow equipment, process support design, material handling systems and other process equipment as required.  The individual would be responsible for generating high quality designs and/or checking other team member’s designs.  The individual would interact with Crow Engineering Project Managers and Senior Mechanical Designers to obtain timelines, scope and expectations surrounding work.   From time to time this individual will interface with key equipment vendors and clients.   

Crow Engineering has a wealth of experience in the wood products industry, specifically with sawmill systems.   Candidates are required to show they can respect and adopt proven design standards while balancing the needs of introducing innovation.   

It is expected from each of Crow Engineering’s team members that they can provide significant value to our clients.   This value comes through providing high quality, innovative and reliable design work that our clients respect the value of.   All team members must provide value in their space as an extension of the overall Crow Engineering team.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Mechanical Designer Responsibilities

• Execute design work for conveyors, lumber/log transfers, structural steel, and other basic machinery design.  
• Can accept moderately difficult open-ended tasks and comes up with creative ways to meet the client’s needs. 
• Must be able to document design specifications and customer requirements through interacting with senior Crow staff.   
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure client’s needs are being met in a timely, cost effective, and high-quality manner.
• Must be able to learn the Crow Engineering checking process and check the work of other designer’s designs.  
• Must be able to work under pressure and self-manage their own priorities.  
• Must be able to perform basic mechanical calculations to validate designs.  Calculations include but are not limited to:
• Drive/Motor Power Calculations
• Safety Margins
• Hydraulic Power Requirements
• Pump, Piping and Fluid Based Process Capacity Design
• Other calculations requirements as needed.  
• Provide a work product that is above average based on industry expectations that demands a value with our clients.  
• Proactively escalates needs/roadblocks to other project managers and other senior designers.   
• Ensures revision control is in place and effective when working on client designs. 
• Can help build standards, best known methods, and training documentation for future new hires.  

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong English written/verbal skills. 
• The ability to work and provide direction in a team environment with minimal supervision
• The ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change
• Working knowledge and experience with material handling systems.  Individuals with experience with sawmill or general wood products industry expertise are preferred. 
• Mechanical Design Knowledge of Heavy Industrial Equipment is Required 
• Working knowledge of process driven manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization
• Strong Design/Drafting skills within design software systems.  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• >3-5 years of relevant work experience
• A technical or engineering degree is preferred but not required.  
• AutoCAD experience, or experience in similar systems to AutoCAD.  Experience with 3D modeling systems. 
• Experience with engineering change order and version control systems.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands are characteristic of a typical office environment.

• Ability to lift 25lbs on occasion
• Sit for long periods of time
• Bending
• Reaching above head for items

• Individual must be able to wear appropriate PPE equipment while onsite at client locations.    
• Employee must be able to able to crawl, climb, or enter areas of our client’s facility (in a safe manner) that are not normally accessible from walkways or other access ways.  

• Ability to use a computer and telephone system

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment with average noise levels and lighting
• Maintain work regular schedule consistent with department norms
• Constant interruptions

POSITION: SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Headquarters, Beaverton, Oregon

Crow Engineering provides engineering design and consultancy services to its clients in the wood products, industrial, and mixed use facilities. The Structural Engineer is responsible for the design of industrial, Cold Storage, Commercial, and High-Density Residential structures for our clients.

Typical projects would include:
Design of new facilities, foundation and piling design and general arrangements for pre-engineered structures, repair and retrofit designs of damaged or aged facilities, seismic upgrades of facilities to meet code requirements.

The individual would be responsible for generating high-quality designs and working with a team of designers and drafters to ensure our client’s requirements are being met.  The individual would interact with Crow Engineering Project Managers to obtain timelines, scope, and expectations surrounding work.  From time to time this individual will interface with key equipment vendors and clients.

Crow Engineering has a highly tenured organization that has a wealth of experience in the wood products and heavy industrial industry, specifically with sawmill systems.  We are looking for individuals who while respecting our experience, can help take it to new industries that would benefit from our services.

It is expected from each of Crow Engineering’s team members that they can provide significant value to our clients.  This value comes through providing high quality, safe and innovative and reliable design work that our clients respect the value of.  All team members must provide value in their space as an extension of the overall Crow Engineering team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create structural designs, execute calculations, and build specifications for structures utilized in the markets we serve.
• Work with local jurisdictions to ensure proper permitting support documentation details are available based on client demands.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure client’s needs are being met in a timely, cost effective, and high-quality manner.
• Provide their own project management administration for small to medium sized projects.
• Generate construction estimation for projects they are responsible for.
• Provide a work product that is above average based on industry expectations that demand a value with our clients.
• Can handle moderately complicated structural tasks with little to no direction.
• Proactively escalates needs/road blocks to other project team members, project managers, owners, and outside vendors.
• Executes design work within AutoCAD, Revit, and structural calculation tool sets.
• Communicates with key vendors and suppliers to ensure incorporated design parameters are being integrated into the project accordingly.
• Ensures revision control is in place and effective when working on client designs.
• Can help build standards, best-known methods, and training documentation for future new hires.
• Can effectively work through difficult situations.

Core Competencies:

• Strong English written/verbal skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• The ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change
• Working knowledge and experience with different structure and construction types.
• The ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and effectively communicate technical solutions to difficult issues
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization
• Strong Design/Drafting skills within design software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to clearly document test results, configuration parameters, process and training materials

Qualifications:

• A four-year engineering degree in Civil Engineering.
• Candidate must be an actively certified Professional Civil Engineer
• Candidate must have obtained their Structural Engineering certification or have >7 years of experience as a civil engineer specializing in structural designs.
• 3-5 Years work experience in a similar position.
• AutoCAD experience, or experience in similar systems to AutoCAD
• Experience with solid modeling systems is preferred.
• Client facing presentation skill is highly preferred.
• Experience with engineering change order and version control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of process driven manufacturing facilities.
• Proven work experience with generating engineering/FEA calculations and appropriate safety margin analysis in prior positions.
• Experience with risk analysis and process validation methods
• Experience taking onsite measurements and building “as built” documentation prior to generating

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands are characteristic of a typical office environment.

• Ability to lift 25lbs on occasion
• Sit for long periods of time
• Bending
• Reaching above head for items
• Ability to use a computer and telephone system

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment with average noise levels and lighting
• Maintain work regular schedule consistent with department norms
• Constant interruptions

POSITION: ENGINEERING INTERN
Headquarters, Beaverton, Oregon

Crow Engineering provides engineering design and consultancy services to its clients in the wood products, industrial, and mixed-use facilities. The intern position offers a variety of opportunities, including basic engineering tasks that will help you apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.

Potential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Project Managers and other team members to ensure client’s needs are being met in a timely, cost effective, and high-quality manner.
• Works to gain overall knowledge and proficiencies with engineering tasks and processes
• Provides a work product that is above average based on industry expectations that demand a value with our clients
• Learns and understands systems and processes within the industry
• Handles moderately complicated tasks with little to no direction
• Executes design work within AutoCAD
• Effectively works through difficult situations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be working towards or recently awarded a(n) associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering
• Strong English written/verbal skills
• Strong computer skills preferably with AutoCAD or similar drawing software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands are characteristic of a typical office environment. 

• Ability to lift 25lbs on occasion
• Sit for long periods of time
• Bending
• Reaching above head for items
• Ability to use a computer and telephone system

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain work regular schedule consistent with department norms
• Constant interruptions
• Work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment with average noise levels and lighting