Graduate Transportation Engineer

Pennoni; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Transportation Engineer to join their team. This entry-level role involves working on various transportation infrastructure projects, including highway design and bridge analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a basic understanding of engineering design principles. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering design parameters.
• E.I.T. or E.I.T. certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engineering design projects and produce plans.
• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges.
• Work on traffic projects including impact analysis.

Skills

Engineering Design Principles

Traffic Signal Design

Modeling Tools

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS

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Pennoni is hiring Graduate Civil Engineers to join our Transportation Engineering team on a full-time, direct basis.

We have needs in each of the disciplines listed below.

Job Descriptions

Highway Engineer Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of engineering design projects, working in a team to produce plans, documents, and reports.
• Review and apply standard engineering design principles.
• Utilize 3-D modeling software like MicroStation / InRoads or AutoCADD / Civil 3D for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop transportation infrastructure plans including highway design, hydrology, drainage, water and sewer utilities, MOT plans, and geometry.
• Support projects of various sizes for clients such as state agencies, counties, and municipalities.

Highway Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of engineering design parameters.
• Experience with highway geometry development, water resources design, or plan preparation.
• Exposure to modeling tools like OpenRoads.
• Experience with highway and roadway design is preferred.
• Experience with drainage design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control; CCR training is a plus.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and GIS tools is a plus.

Bridge Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures.
• Involvement with NBIS bridge inspections and reports.
• Produce engineering documents for bridge design and inspection reports.

Bridge Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Civil Engineering with a Structural focus is a plus.
• Completion of FHWA-NHI-13005 (Bridge Safety Inspection) is a plus.
• Experience with major agency bridge projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of structural analysis programs like STAAD, LEAP, AASHTOWare, etc., is a plus.

Traffic Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Work with clients on traffic projects, including impact analysis, safety evaluations, signal analysis, and plan preparation.
• Review traffic studies from third parties.

Traffic Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic signal design software like SYNCHRO is a plus.
• Exposure to modeling tools like OpenRoads.
• Familiarity with traffic control plans and lighting design software.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• E.I.T. or E. / E.I.T. certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles: geometric development, structural analysis, hydrology, geotechnical design.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Interest in infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Organization and planning skills are a plus.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future. Founded over five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm that values individuality and innovation. Join us to build your career and be part of a workplace that values your skills and drives excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Design Services