Structures Engineers

Susquehanna Civil is seeking a full-time Structural Engineer 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 Engineer position, a positive attitude, and are looking to join a highly collaborative and people-focused company?

The Structural Engineer position is responsible for completing structural reviews and designs for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structures as well as preparing and/or checking plans to support transportation-focused projects.

The Structural Engineer will work collaboratively with Structural Designers, Engineers, and Technicians and will be given the responsibility of completing structural design and review tasks for PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and PA DCNR projects. The Structural Engineer will also be responsible for attending design meetings with Task Managers; attending events and association meetings; and applying technical knowledge and experience to perform a wide-array of design assignments.

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-focus 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 and appreciate our positive attitudes and desire to always be better.

Typical Duties:

• Complete or review structural design computations, sketches, reports, cost estimates; prepares complete project documents. With experience, may serve as lead Structural Engineer in the completion of structural design tasks and preparations of complete project documents.
• Ensure adherence to design standards and criteria.
• Coordinate with and supervise CADD technicians. Check structure drawings against the completed design and standards. 
• Identify and propose solutions to design issues as they arise. 
• Review fabricator shop drawings for compliance with contract documents and design standards.
• Review other consultants’ designs for conformity to design manuals and standards.
• Communicate and coordinate design elements as needed with other disciplines team members and external team members.
• Represent Susquehanna Civil at networking events and associations; develop client relationships as the opportunity arises. May fill in as a Susquehanna Civil alternate or accompany a senior engineer at external project meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Transferrable Experience, & Certifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s
• Professional License: EIT or PE (a plus)
• Minimum experience: 4-16 years
• Certification: Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (a plus)

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• An understanding of structural design and knowledge of PennDOT Design Manuals and Standards.
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation CADD systems and PennDOT computer-based design programs.
• Exhibits strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills; will be expected to clearly communicate issues through written reports and will be expected to communicate effectively with other team members.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Works independently and possesses strong time management skills as well as critical thinking skills.
• Exhibits self-motivation for meeting schedules and responding to requests.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills for use in the production of required structural design deliverables.
• Possesses sound judgment regarding structural design decisions.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to understand project schedules/budgets and complete work tasks within specific timeframes and budgets. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

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 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.