Bridge Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking an Entry Level Bridge Engineer. Responsibilities include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of bridge structures and supporting construction with review of shop drawings.

The role involves field inspections, documenting defects, and completing calculations to rate loads on various bridge types. A ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree is required; EIT is preferred, along with knowledge of

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of AASHTO and PennDOT bridge specs preferred.
• Experience with bridge design software preferred.
• Experience with bridge safety inspections a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Microstation a plus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills.
• Ability for limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and contract documents for bridge repairs or replacements.
• Review shop drawings during construction.
• Perform field inspections of highway bridges.
• Document defects and prepare load rating calculations.
• Complete computations to evaluate bridge types.

Skills

EIT certification

Bridge design software

Communication

Organization

Limited travel

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microstation

AASHTO specifications

PennDOT specifications

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are \"People Focused and Project Driven\". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to understand today’s needs and develop plans to improve the movement of people and goods!

WRA is currently seeking an Entry Level Bridge Engineer in our Mechanicsburg, PA Office. Responsibilities will include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings. Work may also include performing field inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
• EIT certification preferred
• Knowledge of AASHTO and PennDOT bridge specifications preferred
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software preferred
• Experience with bridge safety inspections a plus
• Hands-on experience with Microstation a plus
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• Ability for limited travel

Required Submissions

• Resume

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 - $125,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)