Structural Engineer

CME Associates; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

CME Associates in Lexington, KY is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our HMB team to design transportation structures, including bridges and culverts.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure code-compliant designs while supporting client engagements and cost estimating.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
• 5+ years designing transportation structures (bridges, culverts, walls).
• Experience with transportation projects and DOT work preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead design teams.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation structures using reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel and timber.
• Assist senior staff in design, drafting & review.
• Coordinate with structures group, other disciplines, and clients.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and guidelines.
• Develop engineers cost estimates.
• Guide junior staff by providing direction and feedback.

Skills

5+ years in structural design

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

MS Office

Inter-disciplinary collaboration

Client liaison

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley LEAP Bridge

OpenBridge

MDX

MIDAS

Job description

We're looking for a Structural Engineer to join the HMB team!

Engaged professionals lies at the heart of our vision statement. That's why we strive to create a work environment that challenges and inspires our employees, igniting their passion and drive to achieve greatness each and every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of transportation-related structures including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls with reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel, and timber elements
• Assist senior design staff in structural design, drafting & review
• Collaborate with structures group, other disciplines, and sometimes clients to complete projects
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes
• Develop engineers cost estimates
• Guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience designing transportation structures including bridges, culverts, and walls
• 5+ years of experience in structural design
• Project and / or Client Management experience is preferred
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of structural design projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency with CADD software (preferably MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Proficiency with structural design software (i.e. Bentley LEAP Bridge, OpenBridge, MDX, MIDAS, etc)
• DOT project experience is preferred
• Ability and willingness to assist with inter-disciplinary projects outside of structural design

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.