Structural Engineer

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to perform structural reviews for locally sponsored projects, including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, and participate in design activities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, strong teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a creative, flexible environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, providing SME guidance, producing design computations, and supporting business development with field reconnaissance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PA PE license preferred.
• PA counties PennDOT design experience preferred.
• Prior oversight of design teams for County or State bridge projects.
• Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Review structure submissions from concept through letting.
• Provide client support as a subject matter expert in structural engineering.
• Prepare design computations, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Design tasks may include superstructure, substructure, and foundation work.
• Assist in data analysis, reports, maps, drawings, and field data interpretation.
• Modify reports, specifications, plans, schedules and designs for projects.
• Use CAD/engineering software to prepare documents.
• Assist with business development through project research and field reconnaissance.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PA PE license preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation,TPDis currently hiring an experienced structural engineer to assist with structural reviews for locally sponsored projects which could include the following structures - bridge, culverts and retaining walls. The selected candidate would also be incorporated into structural design activities.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review of structure submissions from project concept through project letting.
• Provide support to the client as a subject matter expert in structural engineering, providing technical guidance.
• Preparation of design computations, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Specific tasks may include superstructure design, substructure design, foundation design, geometric layout, drawing preparation/checking, structural analysis, design of other transportation related structures (retaining walls, sound walls, sign structures), performing QC checking, etc.
• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
• Use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Assisting with business development activities by performing project research and performing field reconnaissance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PA PE preferred
• PennDOT (including PA counties) design experience preferred
• Prior oversight of design teams for County or State bridge projects
• Experience using CADD Software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

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