Structural Field Engineer/Inspector

Overview

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients.  PS&S is ranked among the top national design firms by Engineering News Record (and among the top 15 national engineering firms in pharmaceuticals).  Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels.

Position Summary

PS&S is seeking a talented Structural Field Engineer with 7 years’ experience to join our firm. The PS&S structural department works on buildings, bridges, and other structures of all sizes and construction types, from steel-framed warehouses to masonry retaining walls to 20 story reinforced concrete towers.  This position could be based in any of our three NJ offices. Frequent travel to Atlantic City and all shore areas will be required, in addition to North Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and lower New York on occasion.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is capable of being both self-sufficient and working with a design team, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Candidate responsibilities include:

• Field observation and documentation programs involving buildings of all types and construction materials.
  • Special attention is focused on concrete framed structures, considering their exposure to problematic conditions.
• Field inspection efforts may involve sub-contracted work to obtain material specimens for laboratory testing.
• Coordination of specialty contractors and laboratory technicians.
• QA and QC review of reports is performed for independent work and the work of others to maintain consistency with information presentation and to determine general compliance with standards such as ASTM E-2018, Property Condition Assessments.
• Performs design and detailing of basic structures.
• Attend project meetings.
• Perform scope reviews for future projects.
• Preparation of a job hazard analysis or health and safety plan as needed.
• Maintain updates to building code manuals along with other administrative duties.

Qualifications

• B.S. Civil or Architectural Engineering from an accredited school
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office required, Revit preferred.
• Proficiency in Bentley RAM software suite and CSI SAFE (or similar concrete finite element software) preferred.
• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of local and national design codes, including the International Building Code, AASHTO, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, and NDS
• 7 years of relevant structural design or field work
• IBC special inspections certifications for concrete and steel preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where difference and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.