Designer 3-Civil/Structural

Pike Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Designer III to provide technical leadership in a specialized area with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes independent work, problem solving, and delivering precise drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities include planning and scheduling work, preparing thorough reports, and advancing knowledge in design technologies such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Autodesk Inventor.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years’ experience with BS in Engineering Technology or equivalent, or 4–10 years with AS in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 10+ years with no degree.
• Proven AutoCAD and/or MicroStation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Excellent written and oral communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule and monitor work activities.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, drawings and sketches with accuracy.
• Promote continuous improvement of job-related knowledge and performance.
• Maintain accurate records and represent the company professionally.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D modeling

Autodesk Inventor

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Position Overview:

This is the third level of the Designer classification. Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and provide leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under minimal direct supervision, in the area of expertise will provide:

• technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems
• effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
• thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, drawings and sketches
• continuous improvement of job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
• effective oral and written communication skills
• accurate records and files
• support of the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Requirements

• Either 4 or more years’ experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 4 to 10 years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 10+ years equivalent experience with no degree.
• Proven Autocad and/or Microstation skills
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

• Strong AutoCAD structural design experience able to do the following.
• Design and detail steel and rebar.
• Create steel fabrication drawings.
• Design and detail foundations and drilled piers.

• Creating 3D models and Autodesk Inventor experience would be preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company