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Design Engineer - J.D. Hair & Associates

Milwaukee, WI  

J.D. Hair & Associates (JDH&A) is an engineering firm that specializes in trenchless engineering and design services with headquarters located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trenchless engineering is most closely aligned with civil engineering and is associated with construction methods such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), microtunneling, Direct Pipe, and conventional auger boring. Trenchless construction is routinely used to install pipelines and utilities where minimal surface disruption is necessary or when conventional trenching is not practical. Founded in 1987, JDH&A was one of the first trenchless-focused engineering firms and has since been involved in some of the most significant and challenging trenchless projects ever completed. JDH&A remains a recognized leader in the specialized field of trenchless engineering and design. Our team is growing and seeking experienced CAD specialists to join our staff.

JDH&A is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure construction. Michels Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified contractors in North America and is an industry leader in various utility and civil infrastructure sectors.

The Design Engineer, under general supervision works with our highly skilled senior engineering staff and CAD technicians to develop design submittals for deep foundation and ground improvement systems to be built by Michels Construction.  Design submittals will consist of drawings and supporting calculations developed by applying geotechnical and structural engineering principles through a combination of analytical methods and state-of-the-art computer modeling software.  Types of design may include, but are not limited to, rigid inclusions, aggregate piers, soil mixing, compaction grouting, chemical grouting, and dynamic compaction. You may also occasionally be asked to assist with designs for deep foundations or other Geostructural systems. Michels works on all types and sizes of projects, including commercial buildings, highways and bridges, industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, marine structures, and military facilities.  As design engineer, you will also be involved with preliminary engineering for prospective projects during bid-time, and with QA/QC review during production phases. Critical for success are strong attention to detail and effective oral and written communication skills.

Why JDH&A?  

  • Our engineering solutions extend the limits of possibilities in construction
  • We believe client expectations are a baseline we strive to exceed
  • We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Michels Corporation, a global leader in infrastructure construction
  • As a member of the Michels Family of Companies, we are supported by a comprehensive network of specialized services and capabilities
  • Michels invests an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan 

Why you?

  • You have a strong attention to detail
  • You enjoy working on unique and specialized scopes of work
  • You relish new challenges while using state-of-the-art methods and technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated 

What It Takes

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering or geotechnical engineering, 0-4 years of related experience or equivalent combination
  • Proficiency with MS Excel and Mathcad
  • Must possess a valid driver's license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team

 Preferred:

  • Professional Engineer certification (PE)

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