Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer - May 2027

AMT Engineering; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Tiered)

Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Job summary

AMT seeks an Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join the Charleston, SC office. The role involves bridge design and analysis, condition state bridge inspections, and plan development across projects using traditional and alternative delivery methods.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET) with EIT preferred, and a willingness to learn under experienced staff, contributing to CAD work, design reports, and client meetings in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 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 (Word and Excel).
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Support structural and bridge design and analysis across projects.
• Assist with plan development, CAD support, and design reports.
• Attend project meetings with staff and clients and communicate effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

CAD software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

EIT certification

Tools

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

LPile

MDX

Descus

AASHTOWare BrR

Merlin DASH

spColumn

PennDOT software

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

A. 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.

As an active, socially responsible, and tight-knit community, we are looking for top talent to join our team. Our local and corporate teams are focused on partnering with the proper mentors and training opportunities to reach your goals and provide opportunities for career advancement.

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

To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, 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. 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