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If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As an Engineering Design Lead at United Rentals, you will be responsible for managing the E.I.T. level design engineers within the Engineering Department and directing their day-to-day design duties. You’ll be dedicated to meeting the engineering needs of contractors, industrial, and commercial companies, and in doing so, drive profitable engineering revenue for the Division and Company.

What you'll do:

Responsible for the quality, timely and efficient work flow of trench/excavation shoring design work prepared by E.I.T. level design engineers within the Engineering Department

Provide supervisory direction and control authority to E.I.T. personnel on assigned design requests

Mentor E.I.T.’s as they create site-specific conceptual design solutions for estimating project costs and preparing proposals for customers

For existing and new customer contractors, create shoring, shielding, and other structural support systems for site-specific trench and excavation projects

Provide sealed/stamped site specific plans and supporting calculations for trench/excavation projects throughout the Region

Evaluate site conditions and design safe, effective, and structurally-sound shoring systems that promote jobsite efficiency and practicality in the field

Ensure engineering drawings and plans are accurate and meet applicable engineering design standards and Federal State specific OSHA requirements

Obtain and/or maintain current NCEES record for the purpose of securing professional licenses in multiple states; Maintain personal engineering registrations required to service multi-state engineering needs

Educate as necessary and provide engineering support to Trench Safety sales representatives in providing quotes to customers

Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

Professional Engineering (PE) designation; B. S. in mechanical, structural or civil engineering, or related engineering field

5-10 years experience as a licensed engineer in a structural or geotechnical engineering environment

Familiarity with AISC ASD or LRFD

Knowledge of basic structural engineering analysis and design standards

Familiarity with basic soil properties,  testing procedures, and interpretation of geotechnical data

Proficient in the the OSHA Excavation Standard 1926 Subpart P. and related standards

Experience with Autocad, Mathcad, Microsoft Word and Excel

Able to effectively work independently, as well as within a team environment

Prioritize work and effectively manage time and multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Effectively work with customers and sales representatives to conceptually plan and negotiate shoring system designs

Ability to set up computers, printers and install engineering software

Strong business acumen, organizational skills and attention to detail

​This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

Paid Sick Leave

An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

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