Graduate Bridge Engineer

Pennoni; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Newark, DE is hiring Graduate Bridge Engineers to join our Transportation Design Hub on a full-time basis. You will assist with bridge design and inspections, learn load rating tasks, and contribute to NBIS and rehabilitation projects for clients in the Mid-Atlantic.

The role emphasizes developing structural concepts, learning new systems, and collaborating with a team of engineers. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Structural) is required; MS is a plus, with 0–3 years experience and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
• 0 to 3 years related experience in bridge design or inspection.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge design and inspections.
• Perform load rating tasks for transportation projects.
• Support SHM system design and data interpretation.
• Assist with plan production and quantity calculations.

Skills

Bridge design/inspection

Load rating

Plan production

SHM systems

AASHTO design standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

MS Degree is a plus

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is looking for passionate Graduate Bridge Engineers to join our collaborative, fun team on a full time, direct basis in Pennoni's Transportation Design Hub located in our Newark, DE office with experience consistent, but not limited to:

• Assisting with bridge design, bridge inspection
• Load rating tasks associated with transportation improvement projects, bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects, NBIS bridge safety inspections, locally administered transportation projects, highway, and bridges projects for a variety of clients
• Including: PennDOT, DRPA, DelDOT, SEPTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and DCDOT, local municipalities and agencies in the Mid-Atlantic Region
• Having a firm grasp of undergraduate level structural concepts (beam analysis, steel and concrete design, statistical analysis)
• Ability to learn new concepts and systems (electrical system design, sensor specifications, SHM system design)
• An understanding AASHTO design standards, substructure and superstructure quantity calculations, cost estimations, and plan creation is beneficial but not required
• May be working with a team of engineers to design and install structural health monitoring (SHM) systems
• Conducting structural load testing and load rating
• Evaluating structural performance and conducting bridge inspection to identify optimal actions supporting structure maintenance, refurbishment, and rehabilitation

Required Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Focus on Structural Engineering) - MS Degree is a plus
• 0 to 3 years related experience
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Experience
• Bridge design and/or inspection experience; experience with structural design calculations
• Bluebeam PDF editor experience a plus
• Experience with plan production and assembly a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a design group setting

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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