Structural / Bridge Engineering Specialist

STV; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Professional Licensure

Job summary

STV is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineering Specialist to join our Transportation team in Pennsylvania offices. You will design and analyze new bridges, rehabilitate existing structures, and support seismic retrofit projects across the region.

You’ll contribute to highway, rail, and facility structures with QC/QA responsibilities and contract-document preparation. Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, and related tools is valued for growth and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• Experience with PennDOT/PA Turnpike projects is a plus.
• Strong bridge analysis and rehabilitation design background.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and STAAD; CSI Bridge/OpenBridge Designer a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing new and existing bridges, including rehabilitation and seismic retrofit projects.
• Work on highway, railroad, and transportation facility structures, primarily in Pennsylvania.
• Participate in Design-Build projects and proposal pursuits.
• Perform QC/QA for transportation projects.
• Prepare contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct bridge load ratings using LRFR and LFD methodologies.
• Review construction-phase submittals; perform design calculations and develop plan details and reports.

Skills

Bridge design

Bridge analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring and team development

Specifications writing

Cost estimating

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

EIT certification

PE license preferred

Tools

MicroStation

STAAD

CSI Bridge

OpenBridge Designer

Job description

STV is seeking a talented and motivated Structural Bridge Engineering Specialist to join our Transportation team in one of our Pennsylvania offices

If you enjoy solving complex structural challenges and want to work on impactful infrastructure projects across the region, we’d love to connect with you.

In this role, you’ll apply your technical expertise to the design of new bridges and the rehabilitation of existing structures, helping shape the transportation systems that communities rely on every day.

You can be based in one of our PA offices: Locations: Douglassville, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh, PA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and analyzing new and existing bridges, including rehabilitation and seismic retrofit projects
• Working on highway bridges, railroad bridges, and transportation facility structures (primarily in Pennsylvania)
• Participating in Design-Build projects and proposal pursuits
• Performing Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) for transportation projects
• Preparing contract documents, including drawings and specifications
• Conducting bridge load ratings using LRFR and LFD methodologies
• Reviewing construction-phase submittals
• Performing design calculations, developing plan details, quantity take-offs, and technical reports

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 2–5 years of relevant bridge design experience
• EIT required (PE preferred)
• Experience with PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects (NJ, NY, or other authority experience is a plus)
• Strong background in bridge analysis and rehabilitation design
• Proficiency in MicroStation and STAAD (or similar analysis software)
• Experience with CSI Bridge and/or OpenBridge Designer is a plus
• Knowledge of specification writing and cost estimating
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CBSI certification is a plus
• Interest or experience in mentoring and supporting team development

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative transportation team working on meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the region. We value technical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, and we’re committed to supporting your career development.

Compensation Range

$79,979.92 - $91,405.62

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.