Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)

DOWL Brand; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL Brand is seeking a Bridge & Structures Designer 1 to join our on-site team in Oregon. You will perform structural design and analysis under supervision, contributing to projects in the bridge sector and learning from senior engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and EIT within six months, with a preference for a Master's degree. You will work with AutoCAD or MicroStation, MathCAD, and MS Office in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• EIT/EI certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis tasks under supervision.
• Prepare structural calculations with oversight.
• Edit boilerplate design provisions and develop contract plans.
• Collaborate with team to deliver simple tasks on schedule.

Skills

Engineering basics

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MathCAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: BRIDG003300

• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Description

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Bridge & Structures Market Sector

With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in concrete, steel, and timber bridges. Whether it is a single-span concrete bridge, a multiple-span curved steel girder bridge, or a historic bridge rehabilitation, our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures. If you are inspired to create real-life structures stemming as far back as childhood when you created them out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands, we’d love for you to be a part of our team.

Summary

The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The person in this position is expected to exercise strong critical thinking skills and be able to quickly learn and apply highly technical concepts and engineering skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. A person working in this position may also be required to assist others and should show a willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks not directly related to the field of structural engineering, including, but not limited to construction support assignments, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic


• Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals


• Performs basic design tasks with oversight


• Basic understanding of technical writing skills


• Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)

Teamwork

Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.

Project Delivery

• Prepares structural calculations with oversight


• Edits boilerplate special provisions


• Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned).

Industry Standards and Regulations

Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.).

Client Interaction

Performs requested tasks with oversight. Seeks oversight before external communications.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred


• Years of experience required: none


• Years of experience required with advanced degree: none

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)


• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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