Graduate/Associate Bridge Engineer

Pennoni; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates in the Lehigh Valley, PA seeks a Graduate/Associate Bridge Engineer (0-4 years of experience) to work in our Lehigh Valley office. The role focuses on assisting with the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures for highway and railroad projects.

You will help plan production using MicroStation/OpenBridge or AutoCAD/Civil 3D, gain exposure to NBIS inspections, and learn professional techniques to produce high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and/or design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures.
• Assist with plan production using 2-D/3-D modelling tools (MicroStation/OpenBridge, AutoCAD/Civil 3D).
• Support NBIS Bridge inspections discipline; some domestic travel.
• Produce high-quality engineering documents for bridge design/inspection reports, specifications, studies.

Skills

EI / EIT (preferred)

Civil engineering fundamentals

Bridge analysis/design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

STAAD

LEAP Bridge

LEAP Concrete

AASHTOWare

BrR

BRASS

SAP/CSI

OpenBridge

Civil 3D

Job description

Pennoni Associates Is Currently Seeking a Graduate/Associate Bridge Engineer (0-4 Years Of Experience) To Work In Our Lehigh Valley, PA Office With Experience Consistent, But Not Limited To

• Assist with the structural analysis and/or design of Bridges (highway & railroad), culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures on a variety of projects (bridge replacement/rehabilitation, highway improvement, etc.); this includes multi-disciplinary projects for various agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region!
• Assist with plan production by Implementing the use of 2-D and 3-D modelling software for transportation infrastructure projects while utilizing tools like MicroStation / Open Bridge or AutoCADD / Civil 3D.
• Supplement the bridge design functions with involvement with the NBIS Bridge inspections discipline across the Pennoni footprint on an as needed basis (with occasional opportunities for domestic travel).
• Learn and apply professional techniques to produce high-quality engineering documents for use in bridge design / inspection reports, specifications, studies, and other engineering documents.

Bridge Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• E.I. / E.I.T. is a plus.
• Established knowledge of civil engineering principles such as development of geometric information, structural analysis, steel/concrete design, basic hydrology/hydraulics, and basic geotechnical/foundation design.
• Relevant experience with engineering software, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience and interest in working on various levels of engineering infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus is a plus!
• Bridge engineering experience with a major agency is a plus.
• Knowledge of structural analysis programs (e.g.: STAAD, LEAP Bridge, LEAP Concrete, AASHTOWare, BrR, BRASS, SAP/CSI, MicroStation, etc.) is a plus!

Basic Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (e.g.: Structural Engineering, etc.).
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we’re not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we’re a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you’ll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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