Structural Bridge Engineer in Training

Volkert, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employer fit

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in Training (E.I.) for our Southeast Region in Tampa or Orlando, FL. A Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and EIT certification are required.

The role supports a team on projects including bridges, walls, load ratings, and drawings, using MicroStation and AutoCAD. FDOT experience is preferred, with a focus on safe, efficient designs and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Emphasis in structural knowledge.
• 1–5 years of structural engineering experience (preferably FDOT).
• FDOT experience desired but not required.
• EIT certification required.
• Experience with MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments requiring knowledge of basic structural engineering principles.
• Assist design and analysis for highway bridges and retaining walls.
• Prepare project quantities and cost estimates.
• Analyze structures using structural software.
• Prepare structural calculations and details for steel and concrete.
• Create drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with the Structures Team.

Skills

Structural knowledge

FDOT familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer in Training (E.I.) to support our Southeast Region located in Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.

The ideal candidate will assist a team of Engineers on a variety of projects such as structural design and engineering studies by performing engineering-related tasks including design, plans production and preparing deliverables on assigned project(s).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic structural engineering principles
• Projects may include design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
• Assist in the preparation of project quantities and cost estimates
• Assist in the analysis of structures using various structural engineering software programs
• Assist and prepare structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and concrete
• Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Work collaboratively as part of our Structures Team

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Emphasis in structural knowledge
• 1 – 5 years of structural engineering experience (preferably FDOT)
• Previous FDOT experience desired but not required
• EIT (E.I) Certification is required
• Experience with MicroStation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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