Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Rhode Island

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical plan
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long/short term disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account
• Onsite Fitness Center

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• HSA employer funding
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid time off
• Workplace flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Registration
• Employee Assistance program

• May be expected to design portions of a project.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills.
• Uses catalogs to specify items where original design is not required.
• Instructs drafters how to reduce designs into completed drawings.
• Performs research and writes opinions.
• Uses computer to run standard programs in order to solve engineering problems.
• Performs other work as apparent or assigned.
• Works safely and abides by the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Expected to design portions of a project without immediate oversight.
• Responsible for task budgets under the supervision of a Project Manager.

Skills and Abilities:

• May be expected to design portions of a project.
• Understands the physical environment – including landforms and topography – and how these elements interact with the built environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective technical skills.
• Team working skills.

Qualifications:

• Must have a degree in engineering.
• 0-5 years' related experience.
• Alternatively, may have a Master’s degree and no experience.
• Have passed the EIT Exam.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, hiking, and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time.
• Mobility control of hands to setup equipment, handle samples, and operate tools.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.