Entry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer - May 2027

AMT Engineering

United States

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking an Entry Level Structural/Bridge Engineer to join the Structural Engineering team.

The position starts in May 2027 after graduation and involves design, analysis, inspections, and plan development across a variety of bridge projects. The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, is willing to learn, and can work under supervision within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire preferred.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to perform hands-on bridge inspections and learn software.

Responsibilities

Support structural/bridge design, analysis, and plan development.
Perform inspections, CAD support, and project coordination.
Prepare design reports and assist with project pursuit work.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Willingness to learn

Bridge design understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

EIT certification or ability to obtain

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 anEntry Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join the Structural Engineering team in our Mechanicsburg, PA 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

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: