Southeast Regional Design Engineer

The primary purpose of this position is to join the world’s leader in synthetic turf manufacturing, facility design, and construction. The candidate will have an opportunity to work under the guidance of registered engineers and learn the process of athletic facility design, utilizing AutoCAD civil 3D to assist with production, sorting permit request for agencies, and performing storm water calculations and reports utilizing HydroCAD and/or Hydraflow Hydrograph. Work will be for all levels of athletic facility design and construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under limited supervision and much decision-making:

• Prepare civil design / construction plans, including notes and details, plan and profile sheets, and x-sections
• Perform water/sewer/stormwater design calculations and reporting as necessary for development project
• Prepare technical reports, memos and exhibits
• Search, investigate, and select technical reference data pertinent to a project
• Prepare necessary calculations and reports required by the Local Regulatory Authorities
• Create, submit, and monitor project permitting packages
• Communicate and collaborate with the Project Team during all aspects of the project
• Coordinate preparation of construction estimates with the Regional Director of Estimation
• Maintain technical coordination with sales and design staff
• Maintain positive communication with project managers, staff, clients and subcontractors
• Enforces company safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality standards
• Works with customers, installation crews, sub-contractors and Sales to resolve operational and technical issues and challenges
• Reviews and approves sub-contractor invoices, assists Project Manager in billing design and engineering subcontractor invoices and change orders
• Ensure proper project closeout; Certificate of Completion/ Substantial Completion, As-Builts and project checklist completed
• Provides subject matter expert support to Sales/Customer in order to ensure award of potential contracts

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.  Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Assist in the accomplishment of Company goals.
• Helps other employee to accomplish Company goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.
• Participates in the Disaster Recovery plan as required
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• Maintain multi-tasking skills to prioritize ever changing needs, demands, crisis management
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Demands
  • Construction RFI processing
  • Construction Conflicts
  • Installation Techniques and Processes
• Attend sales meetings with Regional Sales Managers to outline minimum civil details and design recommendations
• Visit regional aggregate quarries, verify material compliance
• Visit with regional civil partners and subcontractors
• Attend and participate in Weekly Regional Conference call (WIP Calls)
• Assist in the Design & Sales Process: Organize and assemble scope for new design projects with sales, customers, and local contractors. 
• Bid & Estimating Process: Read and assemble the specifications to make sure we have the proper budget allocation for close out material and expectations to properly close out the project. 
• Execution Process: Track projects and communicate daily with Project Team, Customers, and Sales to ensure documents are assembled ahead of time prior to close out so we can have a quick process to close out the projects.
• Completion Process: Ensure all projects are closed out in a timely fashion at or under budget with customers fully engaged with completion and punchlist complete.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.