Lead Project Engineer

Orizon, a Spitzer company under the Race Rock platform, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering and detailing in support of structural steel fabrication operations.

This role is responsible for delivering
accurate, fabrication-ready engineering output
, including
connection design
, while ensuring alignment between engineering, estimating, shop operations, and customer requirements.

This is a
production-driven leadership role
. Success is measured by the ability to produce
clear, buildable engineering deliverables
, maintain schedule, and eliminate rework in the shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage outsourced engineering and detailing teams


• Deliver

accurate, buildable drawings, connection designs, and Tekla models

• Ensure all designs are

code-compliant, practical, in alignment with contract documents, and fabrication-ready

• Align engineering output with procurement deliverables, tracking system upload data, CNC files,

shop capabilities, sequencing, and production schedules

• Coordinate with estimating to support bidding and project setup


• Interface with customers, EPC contractors, and customer engineering teams


• Identify and resolve issues

before they impact fabrication or schedule

• Support continuous improvement in engineering quality, speed, and consistency

Tekla / BIM (Required)

• Hands-on proficiency in

Tekla Structures

• Experience importing BIM models (IFC, Revit, etc.) into Tekla/SDS2


• Ability to clean, validate, and manage model data for fabrication use


• Experience producing outputs that support

shop drawings and CNC/automated equipment

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial environment


• Strong experience in structural steel connection design (AISC-based)


• Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements and ASTM material specifications, with the ability to apply them directly to fabrication and connection design


• Experience working with or supporting

EPC contractors
(e.g., Fluor, Bechtel, etc.)

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering or detailing teams


• Hands-on experience with

Tekla Structures and BIM model management

• Strong understanding of:


• Fabrication workflows


• Shop constraints and sequencing


• Engineering deliverables tied to production and schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Structural or Civil preferred)


• PE license (preferred)


• Experience with

AISC certification environments

• Familiarity with automated fabrication systems (e.g., Voortman)


• Experience supporting estimating or project cost alignment

Operational Expectations

• Engineering deliverables are

right the first time and ready for fabrication

• Connection designs are efficient, buildable, and support production


• Engineering and shop operations remain fully aligned


• RFIs, rework, and production delays are minimized


• Engineering supports both

standard shapes and tubular work
as required