Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC\/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.\n

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!\n

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.\n

Responsibilities:\n\nManages structural projects, including the complete design of building systems in hot-rolled steel, cold-formed steel, concrete, masonry, and timber\nTakes projects from inception to closeout, including preparing project-specific construction specifications and construction administration. This includes calculations, creating detailed designs, models and drawings for structures used in preliminary schematics, design development, construction, and record documents\nInspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards\nPrepares opinions on costs and written reports\nAssists in proposal generation and fee estimates\nWorks collaboratively with other departments\nEstablishes and maintains client relationships\n\n

Skills and Qualifications:\n\nBachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from a ABET accredited university with a focus on Structural Engineering\n6+ years of experience preferably in Structural Engineering and on a variety of project sizes and types\nPE Licensure in NC or able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire\nExperience with Building Structural Engineering AutoCAD and REVIT software\nExperience with structural analysis software such as RAM Steel, RAM Elements, RISA Platforms and ENERCALC\nStrong knowledge of mechanics of materials, steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design desired\nKnowledge of building codes, including application of ASCE-7.\nAbility to create, read, and interpret structural calculations and construction drawings\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nStrong problem-solving skills\nAbility to adhere to all deadlines, budgets, and contractual obligations of each project\nAdvanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred\nAbility to collaborate\nAbility to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time\nAbility to drive, visit job sites and walk on rough and uneven terrain, climb and balance (on a ladder), and enter a crawlspace as needed\n\n

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer\/Affirmative Action. E-verify.\n

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.