Precast Designer

Metro Associates; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Precast Designer to perform drafting and design tasks for precast and prestressed concrete in transportation infrastructure and underground structures. You will collaborate with project teams, project managers, and engineers to deliver safe, durable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.

You will gain experience developing technical judgment, design quality, and leadership under mentoring from senior professionals while contributing to QA/QC

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of design experience in precast concrete design for transportation infrastructure and underground structures.
• AS degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Familiar with ACI 318, ACI 350, ASCE-7 and AASHTO.
• Experience in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned precast drafting and design tasks for transportation infrastructure and underground structures.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop cost-effective precast designs.
• Create accurate drawings, plans, and specifications aligned with industry standards.
• Support material cost estimation and assist Project Managers and Designers through the project lifecycle.
• Utilize QA/QC processes and gain knowledge of precast and prestressed concrete technologies and codes.

Skills

Collaboration

Proactive project delivery

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

AS degree in Drafting / Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Precast Designer - Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY sits at the intersection of major Central New York transportation corridors and ongoing infrastructure investment, creating opportunities for experienced structural professionals who understand the demands of durable, constructible concrete design.

In this role, you'll complete assigned drafting and design tasks for precast and prestressed concrete design work while collaborating with project teams, Project Managers, and Engineers. Your participation will help our client deliver safe, durable, constructible, and cost-effective solutions for transportation infrastructure and underground structures.

If you're ready to be a part of a team designing complex concrete design work while being mentored by senior professionals, this role gives you the opportunity to gain experience developing your technical judgment, design quality, and leadership.

What You'll Do

• Complete assigned precast drafting and design tasks for transportation infrastructure and underground structures.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop structurally sound, cost-effective, and visually appealing precast concrete designs.
• Create accurate drawings, plans, and specifications aligned with industry design standards.
• Support material cost estimation and assist Project Managers and Designers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize, and support QA/QC processes and gain knowledge of precast and prestressed concrete technologies and codes.

What We're Looking For

• 0-5 years of design experience in precast concrete design engineering for transportation infrastructure and underground structures, including utility vaults, manholes, drainage structures, and pump stations.
• A.S. degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with ACI 318, ACI 350, ASCE-7, and AASHTO.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Highly adaptable and proactive approach to project delivery.
• Ability to foster trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening.
• Curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to seek better solutions.
• Ability to embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth.

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