Structural Engineer

TPD; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to assist with various structural reviews and design activities for local projects including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 8 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. TPD offers a supportive and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience in PennDOT design preferred.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Review structure submissions from project concept through project letting.
• Provide technical guidance as a subject matter expert in structural engineering.
• Prepare design computations, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.

Skills

Structural review

Technical guidance

CADD Software (MicroStation and/or AutoCAD)

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PA PE preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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, TPD is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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