Technical Design and Integration Engineer

What We Do

Weber Group is a specialty design/build company that builds highly themed elements for theme parks, zoos, aquariums, and other guest-facing entertainment and educational spaces.

The Technical Integrator works in Weber’s Tech Department to bring next-generation themed experiences to life. They will work to specify the interfaces of all technical aspects of a project, communicate them across internal departments, work with internal and external fabricators, interface with clients, and do physical integration of tech (including building/testing/tuning/debugging). We are looking for a hands-on hacker/maker/jack-of-all trades/engineer who is excited to tackle odd challenges, build awesome things, and be able to do so under deadlines while working on more than one thing at any given time.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform system research, specification, design, and analysis. We work as tech integrators- we rarely design circuits at the component level in house, instead taking existing products and integrating them into systems of all levels of complexity.
• Specify at the interfaces- electrical, physical, digital- and communicate across disciplines at all stages of design/production so tech integrates seamlessly into physical builds. Communicate critical design details clearly through drawing packets
• Physical integration of tech, including assembling parts, wiring, building basic electrical boxes, etc.
• Show control- specification, programming, fine-tuning, etc.
• System testing in-house and on site. Debug and fine-tune as necessary to get team lead, creative, and client buy-off.  Troubleshoot and fix electrical and mechanical systems.
• Install themed elements on site
• Work with clients, project manager, and team lead to determine tech vision/scope for a variety of project elements.
• Develop electrical/mechanical systems that hold up to the rigors of high-volume guest use over the span of years
• Balance aesthetic aims with practicality and function. Interface with designers and fabricators to produce solutions that are good for both.
• Review concepts for accuracy, feasibility, risk, function, serviceability, and safety
• Document work. Produce maintenance manuals, parts lists, build documents, etc.
• Work with external vendors/contractors as necessary
• Maintain safety through weekly safety readings, monthly safety training, and CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Weber Group)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Abilities

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas across disciplines
• Ability to juggle multiple project objectives, work in a fast-paced environment, and stick to a schedule
• Ability to learn on the fly and pick up new skills quickly
• Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read spec sheets, google things, learn new skills quickly, and map out system functionality
• Troubleshoot and fix electrical systems and mechanisms in a timely manner
• Ability to research and synthesize information about products available from other industries to integrate into themed builds
• Work well under pressure with tight timelines and high levels of ambiguity
• Ability to work towards a client vision/shared vision
• Must be self-motivated and independent, able to self-manage time in a low-oversight environment

We recognize people come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and disciplines.  It would be rare for an individual to possess a background in all skills this job might utilize. Below is a list of minimum skills needed for this position and additional skills that will help one thrive in this position. One is not expected to have all additional skills, but a good mix of them is necessary.

Electronics:

• Minimum: comfort with designing and integrating low voltage systems, soldering, developing basic circuits, reading circuit schematics, reading spec sheets, using a multimeter, debugging systems
• Bonus: experience with PLCs/microcontrollers, with a wide variety of sensors, sound systems, lighting, projection systems, high voltage systems, motors, VFDs, designing complex circuits, developing schematics, building electrical boxes, debugging complex systems, networking, reading architectural plans, working with local electrical codes.

Mechanical:

• Minimum: ability to read shop drawings, basic CAD
• Bonus: proficient in pneumatics, designing simple mechanisms, CAD, developing fabrication packets/shop drawings, animatronics.

Programming:

• Minimum: has programmed microcontrollers (Arduino, etc.) or PLCs and is willing to learn more
• Bonus: comfortable programming moderately complex systems with multiple inputs and outputs, including sound, physical components, and lighting/visual elements; game design; content development; robotics; networking.

Fabrication:

• Minimum: working with hand tools, following assembly instructions, basic CAD
• Bonus: General fabrication knowledge a plus as many projects are incorporated into larger builds. Experience might include rapid prototyping, CNC machining, 3D printing, developing fabrication packets/shop drawings, building electrical boxes, metal working, carpentry, prop design, plumbing (water/air).

Must be

• Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with quickly shifting tasks
• Able to work in person at our Sellersburg, IN shop
• Willing and able to travel for installs as needed, including overtime, night shifts, and weekend work (as applicable)
• Organized enough to keep the space presentable, tools accounted for, circuits neat, and files organized
• Able to deal with chaos and loud environments
• Willing to undergo random drug testing
• Able to work individually or as a team
• Willing to take on unrelated tasks and try new things
• Willing to be hands-on or on the computer for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 10lbs routinely and 50lbs occasionally

Qualifications:

• College degree or comparable work experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer programming, or a related field
• 3+ years work experience in a related field
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Artist

Reports to: Art Department Supervisor

Summary: Work with Art Department Supervisor to plan, execute, and finalize projects of any type and size according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes working with other team members in the shop, project managers, and the art director to deliver projects according to design/plan/contractual obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Art Department Supervisor and Art Director to fully understand the intent of the design and the environment in which the design will be placed from beginning to end.
• Work with Art Department Supervisor and Art Director to create thematic finishes and three-dimensional sculpts in a variety of media and styles.
• Maintain areas for safety and function appropriate to artistic work and any tools or equipment involved
• Identify potential problems with process, materials or schedule and immediately report them to Art Department Supervisor.
• Work with Art Department Supervisor to ensure process, materials and colors are documented properly throughout.
• Ensure all themed work is meeting WGI standards and is done in a manner that best illustrates the design intent.
• Execute any other duties that may be assigned by the Art Department Supervisor or Shop Manager.

CAD Draftsman / Detailer wanted (FT)

At Weber Group, we design and fabricate interactive play features for water parks and children’s science museums all over the country and abroad. Looking for the right person who has a good working knowledge of SS metal fabrication, integration of plumbing, low voltage sensors and mechanical actuators.  ‘Simple Mechanical Engineering meets Art’ is a good way to explain what we do. It’s fun, rewarding and you will get to see, touch and test the final products.

Minimum Requirements:
• 3 years of professional drafting experience 
• 3D CAD Modeling for example Autodesk Inventor, 3D AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, Solidedge, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2007 or higher
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience generating solid models, assembly models and detailed drawings of those models

Essential Functions:
• Create detailed shop/fabrication drawing packages for our various interactive play components
• Provide technical support to fabrication shop 
• Collaborate with project designer/coordinator/project managers
• Prepare assembly drawings, BOMs and manual documentation
• Produce site utility attraction submittal plans

Required Skills:
• Must be able to read and interpret prints.
• Meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work well in a team environment
• Check and review drawings and illustrations before submission.
• Request and organize quotes from vendors for parts/materials 
• Must be well organized
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Also required:
Valid driver’s license-reliable transportation
Safety Conscious
Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Helpful Skills (not required):
Experience in mechanical assembly 
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical wiring, building trades

Weber Group is a design, construction, and specialty fabrication company with broad experience in hotel and resort design, event design, branded and themed environments including theme parks, waterparks, museums and zoos. Projects are national in scope, and with some of the best companies across the country.

Position Title: Traveling Superintendent

Position Title: Traveling Superintendent

Reports to: Director of Specialty Fabrication/Project manager

Summary: The Project Superintendent is solely responsible for and will be held accountable for the timely completion of the project and ensuring that the project is constructed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. Project Superintendent shall schedule all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, as well as ensure their completion of work within time allowed. The Project Superintendent shall be responsible for the coordination of work directed in the field and ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications. Conflicts or revisions to the plan shall be communicated with the project team (i.e. superiors, architect, engineer, consultant, owner) for mutual resolution, prior to execution of work that deviates from the approved plans. The Project Superintendent shall establish and enforce job site quality control programs to ensure quality completion of construction. The Project Superintendent does not have authorization to engage in monetary agreements (subcontracts, change orders, work authorizations). All request for monetary agreements must be communicated to the Director of Specialty Fabrication or Project Manager for consideration prior to work performed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors in critical path to ensure timely completion.
• Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
• Communicate with project team regarding ASI’s, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.
• Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with his contracted scope of work.
• Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions.
• Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
• Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution.
• Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
• Perform Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously.
• Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team.
• Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
• Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work.
• Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regards to quality of work or scheduling.
• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
• Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist in budgeting, bidding, and award of subcontracts.
• Assist in obtaining permits or approval of revisions.
• Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the job-site.
• Coordinate homeowner unit specifications with marketing staff
• Identify areas of work that are outside of subcontracted scope.
• Preside at pre-construction meeting with each subcontractor.
• Opening the jobsite at beginning of the day and securing the jobsite at the end of the day.
• Assist in hiring sub-tier employees.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. High school education or equivalent.
2. 5 years in the construction industry.
3. Basic computer skills as it relates to entering time and communication by email.
4. Preferred – Successfully completed OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 hour courses.
5. Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with insurance carrier and where applicable drivers will comply with DOT Commercial Driver License regulations
6. When applicable, driver must have reliable means of transportation.
7. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, superiors, professional trades, e.g., architects and engineers, subcontractors, building codes authorities and owners.
8. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints / drawings and take-off accurate measurements.
9. Sound understanding of accepted construction practices, techniques, and procedures.
10. Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machinery.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

1. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends when necessary.
2. Travels locally, regionally, and nationally as needed to represent the company.
3. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, handling, and reaching to shoulder.
4. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends when necessary.
5. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
6. Occasional sitting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, carrying, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.
7. Travel maybe required for projects throughout the Midwest
8. Communicates using English language.
9. Sees and hears or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
10. Uses telephone and computer extensively throughout the workday.
11. Sits, reaches and lifts intermittently throughout the workday. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment, supplies, etc., of ten (10) pounds or more throughout the workday.

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Weber Group is a design, construction, and specialty fabrication company with broad experience in hotel and resort design, event design, branded and themed environments including theme parks, waterparks, museums and zoos. Projects are national in scope, and with some of the best companies across the country.

Position Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Reports to: Controller

Summary: In this role, you will support our accounting team, project management, and office staff in entering all incoming invoices into the accounting system and ensure all vendor payments are processed correctly. This role works closely with a team on collecting and entering information into our accounting system, ComputerEase. Organization and excellent communication is a large part of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Enter incoming AP invoices into ComputerEase
2. Ensure that all necessary data is being code correctly to both the general ledger and job cost ledger
3. Track and reconcile subcontracts as they are billed
4. Route invoices to project management for approval
5. Oversee document workflow
6. Subcontractor compliance including but not limited to insurance, lien waivers and billing support
7. Ensure proper communication with our vendors, accounting team and project management team
8. Print and process check payments
9. Prepare 1099’s, credit applications, and misc. reporting when requested by Controller

Qualifications:

1. Ability to sustain a high level of energy and be passionate about the work.
2. Ability to establish goals and priorities: perceive and analyze situations requiring attention and perform duties in a timely manner often under pressure.
3. Manage a variety of priorities simultaneously.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with vendors, field workers and office staff.
5. Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to use judgment and discretion; to keep confidentiality; to exercise tact and diplomacy.
7. Understanding of construction accounting and job costing is a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Experience working within a fast-paced accounting department.
3. Proficient in Excel and Word.
4. Experience with ComputerEase is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

1. May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends when necessary.
2. Communicates using English language.
3. Sees and hears or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
4. Uses telephone and computer extensively throughout the workday.
5. Sits, reaches and lifts intermittently throughout the workday. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment, supplies, etc., of ten (10) pounds throughout the workday.

• 2. Communicates using English language.
  3. Sees and hears or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  4. Uses telephone and computer extensively throughout the workday.
  5. Sits, reaches and lifts intermittently throughout the workday. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment, supplies, etc., of ten (10) pounds throughout the workday.

Traveling Laborer/Carpenter

Weber Group is a design, construction and specialty fabrication company with broad experience in hotel and resort design, event design, branded and themed environments including theme parks, waterparks, museums and zoos. Projects are national in scope, and with some of the best companies across the country.

Position Title: Traveling Laborer/Carpenter

Reports to: Immediate Supervisor/Shop Manger

• Summary:      An individual who, in employing the tools of his trade, can produce quality work through knowledge, tradesman ship, and ingenuity. Work requires proficiency in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, steel framing, drywall hang/finish, grid ceilings, doors/hardware, specialties, painting, masonry, cement placement/finishing, flooring, roofing, sheet metal, or welding. This is an hourly position.Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
  1. This position will be a traveling position, and will require extended stays at job sites through the duration of construction projects throughout the region.
  2. Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and structural components incorporated into commercial buildings conforming to local and state building codes by performing construction activities in areas of proficiency.
  3. Study and interpret blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required and the detailed method of assembly.
  4. Construct, fabricate, alter, and repair structural wood/steel work, floors, walls, ceilings, stairways and install non-structural fixtures.
  5. Proficient in the use of all tools and equipment required to perform job functions.
  6. Selects correctly the specified type of materials.
  7. Performs basic layout. Mark assembly lines on structure and cutting lines on materials.
  8. Accurately shape materials to prescribed measurements.
  9. Assembles cut and shaped materials as specified in plans or directed by supervisor.
  10. Performs laboring duties as it relates to trade.
  11. Performs maintenance tasks related to site construction (site cleanup, repairs, painting, yard maintenance).
  12. Other duties assigned as needed.

   

   

  Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

  1. High school education or equivalent.
  2. 2 years in the construction industry.
  3. Basic computer skills as it relates to entering time and communication by email
  4. Preferred – Successfully completed OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-hour courses.
  5. Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with insurance carrier and where applicable drivers will comply with DOT Commercial Driver License regulations
  6. When applicable, driver must have reliable means of transportation
  7. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, superiors, professional trades, e.g., architects and engineers, subcontractors, building codes authorities and owners.
  8. Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints / drawings and take-off accurate measurements.
  9. Sound understanding of accepted construction practices, techniques and procedures.
  10. Knowledge of building materials, tools, machinery

   

  Supervisory Responsibility:

  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

   

  Working Environment:

   

  Travels, locally, regionally, and nationally as needed to represent the company.

   

  Physical Demands:

   

  1. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends when necessary.
  2. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, handling, reaching to shoulder
  3. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends when necessary.
  4. Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds.
  5. Occasional sitting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, carrying, reaching, stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and balancing.
  6. Travel maybe required for projects throughout the Midwest
  7. Communicates using English language.
  8. Sees and hears or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  9. Uses telephone and computer extensively throughout the workday.
  10. Sits, reaches and lifts intermittently throughout the workday. Lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment, supplies, etc., of ten (10) pounds throughout the workday.

   

  Safety Requirements:

   

  1. First Aid, CPR and Bloodbourne Pathogen training.
  2. Familiar with all current OSHA General Industry Safety and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention.
  3. Participate in weekly safety meetings. (Tool Box Talks)
  4. Comply with safety requirements of WGI

Project Manager

Reports to: Director of Construction/Director of Speciality Fabrication

Summary: Plan, execute, and finalize projects of any type and size according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, architects, designers, engineers, sub-contractors, consultants or owners in order to deliver projects according to plan/contractual obligations. A Project Manager also defines the project’s objectives and oversees quality control throughout its life cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage projects assigned by senior management from beginning to end.

• Define project scope and deliverables that support the goals in collaboration with the client, senior management and team members.

• Develop the project budgets and/or any associated costs if not already assigned.

• Negotiate terms of the project within mutual agreement of the client, members of the project, and senior management in order to prepare all necessary documentation needed to execute the contractual requirements of Weber Group, Inc.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear fashion.

• Communicate with clients for projects on an ongoing basis.

• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend budget changes when necessary.

• When required, negotiate with other managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.

• Determine need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and report to senior management on a regular basis.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Plan and schedule project timelines using appropriate tools.

• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and submittal information when required.

• Review content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential problems, and develop contingency plans.

• Define project success criteria and distribute them to involved parties throughout the project.

• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

• Draft and submit all subcontract agreements or purchase orders to all vendors, subcontractors, and /or suppliers for any/all materials and/or services necessary to complete the project.

• Review and properly code all invoices/ pay applications from subcontractors and suppliers as received for payment processing.

• Complete project invoicing/AIA payment applications required during selective billing cycles throughout the duration of the project.

• Complete all documents required to close out and complete projects whether required by client or municipality.

• Ensure projects are completed in compliance of OSHA and Weber Group safety guidelines.

• Assist in the hiring and the training of supervisors and other construction personal when necessary.

• Reviewing and approving timecards of any company personal working on their projects.

Welder/Fabricator