Design Engineer

Company Overview

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy‑civil and industrial construction companies focused on Alternative Delivery procurement projects such as Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Construction Management at Risk, and Public‑Private Partnerships. Projects range from $100 million to over $4 billion throughout the United States, providing a multitude of employment opportunities for career advancement, growth, and stability.

The Design Engineer will support preconstruction design delivery under the direction of and in coordination with the Design Manager. The role involves understanding how Design‑Build and P3 projects fit together—contracts, standards, construction, designers, and deliverables— and coordinating RFIs, minor work changes, field design changes, and construction submittals during construction.

• Work in the design process for various phases of the design lifecycle, from proposal, detailed design, and construction to provide the best technical solutions, optimize the design, minimize quantities and/or construction time, while meeting all technical requirements.
• Perform due diligence and review designs provided by sub‑consultants and clients, conduct quality control reviews, and check designs with independent analyses.
• Assist in monitoring design progress against the design schedule, review and approve tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Be vigilant and anticipate technical risks and design strategies to protect the partnership team against those risks.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment, actively communicating with other departments and partners, particularly estimating and construction teams, to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Initiate, coordinate, and design projects and calculations as needed.
• Review and propose revisions to technical provisions and design requirements.
• Develop or evaluate plans/criteria or special analyses required in support of the design effort.
• Review drawings and designer submittals for accuracy.
• Ensure construction plans and specifications conform to all applicable standards and requirements.
• Participate in meetings with owners, developers, partners, and consultants.
• Produce periodic reports, presentations, and synopsis as required by management.

Design Coordinator & Deputy Design Coordinator

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Civil Engineering is required.
• 3‑6 years of related work experience, with experience with Design‑Build or Public‑Private Partnership projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred;
  Engineer‑in‑Training required.
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) is highly valuable.
• Work ethic, integrity, and dedication to continual learning and solution‑seeking are essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and construction partners is required.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, FHWA, and DOT standards is required;
  PennDOT regulations desirable.
• Familiarity with CAD is required;
  Bentley Micro Station preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• P3 or Design‑Build experience in large projects (>$500 M) on the contractor or designer side is highly valuable.
• Knowledge of means and methods and construction techniques is highly valuable. On‑site and field experience on civil projects preferred.

• Remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Drive sometimes for up to 2‑5 hours.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Perform walking, lifting, standing, bending, or reaching as necessary.
• Visual ability to perform tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Operate standard office equipment such as laptop, phone, keyboard, and mouse.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state, or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction.

As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.