Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer - May 2027

AMT; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Job summary

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking an Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join the Structural Engineering team in our Charleston, SC office. This position starts after graduation in May 2027.

You will support a variety of bridge and structural design projects, conduct inspections, CAD support, and assist with design reports. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• EIT preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Prior internship experience is a plus.
• Willingness to perform hands-on bridge condition inspection and comfortable with heights.
• Ability to learn or proficiency with bridge analysis and design software.
• Excellent understanding of various structural design concepts and standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office products including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects throughout our footprint which may include structural and bridge design and analysis, condition state bridge inspection, and plan development of bridge and structural related projects with traditional and alternative delivery methods.
• Project tasks may involve, but not limited to, hands-on inspection of structural elements; design or analysis calculations of various elements of structural components, plan development including CAD support, coordination with other discipline staff for project collaboration, generating design reports and studies, assistance with upfront project pursuit work, and attend various projects meetings with internal staff and clients.
• The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, ability to perform tasks under the supervision of technical staff, willingness to learn and expand capabilities, and can work within a collaborative environment

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

LPile

MDX

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is seeking an Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join the Structural Engineering team in our Charleston, SC office. Position will start in May 2027 after graduation.

This position will support a variety of projects throughout our footprint which may include structural and bridge design and analysis, condition state bridge inspection, and plan development of bridge and structural related projects with traditional and alternative delivery methods. Project tasks may involve, but not limited to, hands-on inspection of structural elements; design or analysis calculations of various elements of structural components, plan development including CAD support, coordination with other discipline staff for project collaboration, generating design reports and studies, assistance with upfront project pursuit work, and attend various projects meetings with internal staff and clients. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, ability to perform tasks under the supervision of technical staff, willingness to learn and expand capabilities, and can work within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects throughout our footprint which may include structural and bridge design and analysis, condition state bridge inspection, and plan development of bridge and structural related projects with traditional and alternative delivery methods
• Project tasks may involve, but not limited to, hands‑on inspection of structural elements; design or analysis calculations of various elements of structural components, plan development including CAD support, coordination with other discipline staff for project collaboration, generating design reports and studies, assistance with upfront project pursuit work, and attend various projects meetings with internal staff and clients
• The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, ability to perform tasks under the supervision of technical staff, willingness to learn and expand capabilities, and can work within a collaborative environment

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
• EIT preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire);
• Prior internship experience is a plus;
• Willingness to perform hands‑on bridge condition inspection and comfortable with heights;
• Ability to learn or proficiency with bridge analysis and design software;
• Excellent understanding of various structural design concepts and standards;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience with MS Office products including Word and Excel; and
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, ;managers, supervisors, and other team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution;
• Ability to become licensed as a P.E. in other US State's jurisdictions, through the NCEES or similar;
• Experience with local DOTs or local municipalities; and
• Experience with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LPile, MDX, Descus, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, Merlin DASH, spColumn, PennDOT software packages, Bentley MicroStation and/or AutoCAD software.

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization - values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company's stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.

To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match!
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.