Principal Engineer, Mission Critical

Job Title and Reporting

Job Title: Principal Engineer – Mission Critical

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Job Summary

• The Principal Engineer – Mission Critical supports sales and business development by demonstrating the advantages of Fabcon’s precast concrete systems to architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.


• Reviews engineering documents and develops preliminary layout concepts to support pricing, estimating, and production feasibility.


• Serves as the Professional Engineer (PE) reviewer and signatory for Mission Critical and Data Center projects.


• Success is measured by technical accuracy, customer confidence, successful project conversions, and effective collaboration with sales, estimating, and engineering teams.

Objectives and Key Outcomes

• Provide technical expertise during sales pursuits to support successful conversion of Mission Critical and Data Center projects.


• Develop accurate preliminary panel layouts and engineering concepts that support estimating and manufacturing feasibility.


• Serve as the responsible PE reviewer and signatory ensuring compliance with structural engineering standards and company requirements.


• Collaborate with estimating, sales, and preconstruction teams to ensure clear scope definition and constructible project designs.


• Support innovation and continuous improvement by recommending new products, engineering approaches, or system enhancements.

Competencies

• Business Insight


• Customer Focus


• Decision Quality


• Manages Complexity


• Collaborates


• Communicates Effectively


• Drives Results


• Optimizes Work Processes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with focus in Structural Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering, architecture, or construction.


• Strong understanding of precast concrete systems including Versacore Pro and composite wall panel product lines.


• Ability to analyze prestressed concrete members and perform preliminary sizing during pricing or concept development.


• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.


• Ability to navigate and contribute to 3D models and digital design tools.


• Strong communication and presentation skills to educate customers on the benefits of precast systems.

Working Conditions

• Primary work environment is office-based with occasional remote work flexibility.


• Travel less than 10% for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.


• Occasional visits to manufacturing plants and construction sites.


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in designated plant and construction areas.