Graduate Bridge Engineer

Pennoni; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is hiring a Graduate Bridge Engineer for our Transportation Design Hub in Newark, DE. Join a collaborative team on a full-time, direct basis to work on bridge design, inspection, load rating, and SHM system projects for PennDOT, DelDOT, and other agencies.

The role emphasizes learning structural concepts, applying design standards, and contributing to maintenance and rehabilitation plans. Strong communication and independent work within a design group are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• 0–3 years related experience.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Bridge design and/or inspection experience; experience with structural design calculations.
• Bluebeam PDF editor experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge design and bridge inspection.
• Perform load rating tasks for transportation improvement projects and NBIS inspections.
• Learn and apply AASHTO design standards and plan production.
• Work with a team to design and install SHM systems.
• Conduct structural load testing and load rating.
• Evaluate structural performance and inspections to guide maintenance and rehabilitation actions.

Skills

Bridge design

Bridge inspection

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

MS degree (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bluebeam PDF Editor

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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