Project Engineer – Bridges

Bassett Engineering, Inc.; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our office. The role involves judgment and independent evaluation on structural engineering assignments, including bridges, with duties spanning planning, design, and coordination.

Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and a PE license, plus roughly 4–5 years in structural design/consulting. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering License required.
• 4–5 years of structural design/consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design bridges and other structural projects.
• Perform structural load calculations and develop plans/specifications.
• Review design calculations, estimates, and drawings.
• Utilize structural design software and tools.
• Prepare letters and reports for project stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Bridge design

Load calculations

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

Bassett Engineering, Inc. is actively seeking a Project Engineer to join our office. If you are a motivated self-starter looking to join a well-established and expanding organization, then Bassett is the place for you! The position includes working on projects that require judgment, independent evaluation, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of structural engineering assignments and related fields. Make decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in project meetings in order to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.

About Our Firm

Bassett Engineering is a state-of-the-art civil and environmental engineering firm ready to assist clients with engineering services including the study and design of roadway reconstruction & resurfacing, bridge & culvert replacements, streetscape enhancements and reconstruction, dams, water treatment, storage, and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, land development plans and subdivisions. Full Service includes funding assistance, environmental permitting, NBIS bridge inspections, gas industry assistance, plus surveying.

Job Functions

• Serve in a Project Engineer role including the planning analysis and design of bridges and other structural projects ranging from conventional to innovative types.
• Perform structural load calculations and bridge plan/specifications development.
• Review design calculations, construction cost estimates, and plans developed by other Engineers.
• Utilize structural and bridge design software.
• Prepare letters and reports:

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical skills in Engineering analysis and design combined with a proven background of performance on these types of projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and bridge design and load rating software.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required

• BS/BA in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License.
• 4-5 years of structural design and consulting experience.

Desired

• A Master’s Degree in Civil and or Structural Engineering is desired.
• NBIS/ PennDOT Certified Bridge Inspector.
• 7-10 years of structural design and consulting experience.