Lead Engineer

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems (EEWS) designs, fabricates and installs exterior walls on buildings throughout the Middle-Atlantic Region. EEWS is one of two operating construction companies that is owned by Marcon Enterprises, a third-generation family owned and operated holding company, based in Allentown, PA. Effective January 2025, EEWS employees work out of a new plant in Allentown, PA.

LEAD ENGINEER POSITION

The position is responsible for timely design engineering output of the Engineering group and coordination with outside consulting engineers. The position provides key support for EEWS product design, shop drawings, panel sketches, details, and schedules of product components.

Engineering output is provided to internal customers such as manufacturing, sales, and project management, and external customers such as Construction Managers / Architects / Wall Consultants. The position includes daily coordination with the Design and Drafting group to ensure that the proper engineering information is provided to keep the designers / drafters on schedule.

The position is also responsible for researching the best available hardware and software technology and use processes available and integrating into EEWS’s operating systems and procedures with the approval of senior management.

The Lead Engineer reports directly to the Director of Design and Drafting. Due to a retirement, we seek to fill this position immediately.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Production

• Continuously strive to develop and improve prefabricated panel design and system performance.
• Continuously develop and record best practices.
• Lead development of the design load statement for the Project.
• Provide technical input, review, approval, and personally prepare accurate and thorough calculations supporting EEWS’s panel framing designs, connections, including glass and aluminum, windows, building attachments, and system cladding components for review and approval by the internal project team and Project EOR and Wall Consultant. Stamp / Seal calculation sets. Distribute to and follow up with the Project Team and EOR as necessary.
• Personally review Project contract drawings, specifications, and relevant shop drawings to assure compliance with Project requirements and applicable codes.
• Analyze, develop solutions, and approve field modifications that may vary from approved shop drawings.
• Periodically visit job sites and the manufacturing area to assure compliance with approved shop drawings.

Engineering Management

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION

The company provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, including an attractive base salary, an incentive opportunity, and very generous employee benefits.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For confidential consideration, send a resume that summarizes relevant professional experience and salary requirements to : Mary Ann Martinez, Human Resources Manager, Marcon Enterprises, 645 W. Hamilton St, Ste 530 Allentown, PA 18101 or via email mmartinez@dugganandmarcon.com