Staff Bridge Engineer - Baltimore, MD/Washington D.C.

Pennoni; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is seeking a passionate Staff Bridge Engineer to join their team in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will perform structural analysis and design for a variety of projects. Applicants should have at least 4 years of bridge inspection experience, a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and proficiency in Microstation or AutoCAD. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Occasional travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of bridges and culverts.
• Conduct NBIS bridge inspections.
• Produce high-quality technical writing for engineering documents.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Structural analysis

Microstation

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

STAAD

LEAP Bridge

AASHTOWare

Job description

Job Description – Staff Bridge Engineer

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is looking for a passionate Staff Bridge Engineer to join our collaborative, fun team on a full time, direct basis in Baltimore, MD offices.

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is looking for a passionate Staff Bridge Engineer to join our collaborative, fun team on a full time, direct basis in Pennoni’s Transportation Bridge Team located in our Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform 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.), including multi‑disciplinary projects for MDSHA, MDTA, DDOT, DelDOT, PennDOT, VDOT, and other agencies/bridge owners throughout the Mid‑Atlantic Region.
• Perform NBIS bridge inspections in Maryland and DC as well as the surrounding states (with occasional opportunities for domestic travel).
• Produce high‑quality technical writing for use in bridge inspection reports, specifications, studies, and other engineering documents.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Required Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline (e.g., structural engineering).
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EIT).
• 4+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• Meet NBIS Topside Team Inspector requirements.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
• Capable of self‑leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet client objectives.
• Occasional travel/overnight travel will be required depending on project‑specific requirements and project location.
• Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural analysis programs (e.g., STAAD, LEAP Bridge, LEAP Concrete, AASHTOWare, BrR, BRASS, SAP/CSI, etc.).
• Proficiency on basic office software applications, especially Microsoft Office 365.
• Proven ability to learn and apply new skills while simultaneously seeking and seizing opportunities to improve work products.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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