Structural Designer/Inspector 1

Title: Structural Designer/Inspector 1

Susquehanna Civil is seeking a full-time Structural Designer/Inspector 1 to join our growing company and be an integral team member in our Structures Group.

Susquehanna Civil is an engineering and environmental consulting firm that specializes in the transportation infrastructure industry. We have a successful record of accomplishment since our start in 2008 and continue to grow.

This is an opportunity to join a company that offers a warm, small business environment, provides competitive benefits and flexibility, and has a supportive team environment. We know Susquehanna Civil employees are integral to our success and focus on providing conditions for you to expand your skills and be a thriving and valued team member.

If this opportunity and environment align with your interests, please review the Job Description below and send your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com. We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Description

Do you have transferrable experience for the Structural Designer/Inspector 1 position, a positive attitude, and are looking to join a highly collaborative and people-focused company?

The Structural Designer/Inspector 1 position is responsible for applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a larger assignment.

The Structural Designer/Inspector 1 acquires general understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and works on multiple projects simultaneously. A Structural Designer/Inspector 1 also acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, thus functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The amount of supervision decreases as experience and judgment increase.

We believe in contributing to the development of safe and quality infrastructure designs. You have likely driven the many roads, highways, and bridges of Pennsylvania we have touched. We strive to best support our community by improving safe transportation conditions to help the community that we live in maximize its potential.

With our keen insight of industry knowledge, our clients trust us with being consistent, reliable, and delivering quality projects? and appreciate our positive attitudes and desire to always be better.

Typical Duties:

·        Complete or review structural design computations, sketches, reports, costs, and other project documents under the supervision of a more senior designer or engineer.

·        Ensure adherence to design standards and criteria.

·        Work on solutions to design issues as instructed.

·        Develop full sets of structure drawings and/or check structure drawings against the completed design and standards.

·        Review fabricator shop drawings for compliance with contract documents and design standards under the supervision of a more senior designer or engineer.

·        Communicate and coordinate design elements as needed with other disciplines team members and on occasion, external team members.

·        Represent Susquehanna Civil at networking events and associations; develops client relationships as the opportunity arises.

·        Assist with preparation of file folders for structure field inspections.

·        Perform structure inspection fieldwork with Senior Team Leader / Team Leader oversight.

• Write and assemble structure inspection reports with Senior Team Leader / Team Leader oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Transferrable Experience, & Certifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s
• Professional License: EIT (preferred)
• Minimum experience: 0-5 years
• Certification: Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (a plus), or ability to obtain

Preferred Skills/Experience:

·        Basic understanding of structural design.

·        Basic knowledge of all fundamental engineering related mathematical disciplines including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

·        Ability to exhibit problem solving skills.

·        Proficient oral and written communication skills will be expected to clearly communicate effectively with other team members.

·        Ability to work in a team environment, both within the structures group and also with various other groups within the organization.

·        Ability to work independently, possess good time management skills, and critical thinking skills.

·        Required to be self-motivated to meet schedules and be responsive to requests.

·        Possesses organizational skills for use in the production of required structural design deliverables.

·        Must be detail oriented.

·        Ability to complete tasks in the assigned duration/timeline and within budget.

Additional Information:

Offered rate of compensation for this full-time position will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This job operates in a professional office environment.

With our steady backlog, it is a great time to join Susquehanna Civil! When you join us, you’ll get more than just a job – it’s a home. People want to know you here – people care. You will have flexibility, high-value benefits, and have the opportunity to gain greater well-rounded professional experience with our firm.

Start your application by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@sqcivil.com.

Learn more at https://www.sqcivil.com.

Susquehanna Civil Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or biological sex, veteran status, political views or activity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. SCI makes hiring decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs and also supports providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans in our job application procedures.