Fabrication Equipment Design Engineer

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

Equipment design using SolidWorks and other engineering calculation tools for custom fabricated equipment, with focus on steel fabrication. Responsibilities also include estimating costs, estimating material needs, preparing scope of work, and establishing design completion dates. Strong understanding of metal fabrication, pressure vessels & piping systems, and supporting engineering, procurement, construction delivery (EPC) projects.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Analyze engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to design.
2.    Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine optimal designs.
3.    Conduct inspections and closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, and record drawings. Some travel/field work may be required.
4.    Design and develop applicable engineering components, such as mechanical, structural, electrical or controls.
5.    Design, develop or modify custom fabricated equipment, applying engineering principles, including selection of material, buy-outs, assembly, or required testing.
6.    Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors.
7.    Develop technical drawings and assist in fabrication cost estimation for complex custom equipment projects.
8.    Prepare G.A., Assembly & Part level drawings, including full BOM's and shop fabrication sequence.
9.    Prepare calculation packages for relevant design aspects.
10.    Review and comment on submittals and requests for information.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    Bachelor's degree preferred (Mechanical or Structural); bachelor's degree will count as 4 years' experience.
2.    EIT/PE certification(s) strongly preferred.
3.    Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with effective organizational and time management skills including abilities to multi-task and work independently, or as part of a team, in dynamic environment involving multiple projects.
4.    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
5.    Experience in APl-650, ASME BPVC, B31.3, B30.20/BTH-1 codes strongly preferred.
6.    Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and discipline specific software as applicable, such as Compress, AutoCAD Plant 30, Revit, AutoCAD Advanced Steel.
7.    Flexibility and adaptability to work in an agile work environment with personnel/teammates delivering from multiple locations or remotely.
8.    Master's degree a plus (Mechanical or Structural); master's degree will count as 6 years' experience.
9.    SolidWorks Certification required; CSWA minimum (CSWP+ preferred), or a minimum of 4-8 years of experience in 30 design engineering.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.    Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2.    May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4.    May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6.    Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8.    Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day.
9.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
10.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
11.    Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program