Structural Engineer

Kleinfelder, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursements

Job summary

Kleinfelder, Inc., a Forbes Top Employer for Engineers, is looking for a talented Structural Engineer for their Hunt Valley office. The role involves developing design plans for transportation structures and performing field inspections. Candidates will require an ABET-accredited degree and strong communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 – $85,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of design experience in structural engineering field with relevant internship or co-op experience.
• Motivation to obtain EIT certification in the first year of employment.
• Willing to work in the field performing hands-on inspections of transportation structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for new transportation structures.
• Utilize CADD and engineering software for technical drawings.
• Prepare structural design calculations and construction cost estimates.
• Perform structural analysis on transportation structures.
• Participate in field inspections of structures.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

CADD

specialized design software

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder’s collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

Our Hunt Valley office is looking to hire a structural engineer to add to our growing team!

Step into Your New Role

As a talented Structural Engineer, you will perform engineering tasks alongside our seasoned project managers and engineers in the transportation and structural engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards, and processes. You will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering services in our team-oriented environment providing public and private clients with engineering services for structural design projects including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, while assisting with the development of design calculations, load ratings and specifications. New and rehabilitation/repair projects are a part of the design work. You will participate in and contribute to field inspections and evaluations for public and private clients in all weather conditions for structures over and adjacent to roadways and water. This work will require working at heights from ladders and motorized bridge inspection equipment. Specialized training for fieldwork will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for new transportation structures and for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridges/culverts and miscellaneous structures that are a part of transportation systems
• Utilize CADD and engineering software to create detailed design plans and technical drawings
• Prepare structural design calculations in compliance with relevant design standards and client preferences
• Perform structural analysis on both new and existing transportation structures using specialized design software
• Prepare construction cost estimates and specifications for various transportation projects
• Participate in field inspections of structures over and adjacent to roadways and water

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of design experience in structural engineering field. Relevant internship or co-op experience and/or college coursework will be considered
• The ability and motivation to obtain EIT certification in the first year of employment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members and project managers
• Willing to work in the field performing hands‑on inspections of transportation structures

Preferred Skills / Experience

• EIT Certification is preferred
• Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Department projects is desirable.
• Experience with the design and analysis of transportation structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, ancillary structures) preferred
• Knowledge of MicroStation is desirable

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $72,000.00 – $85,000.00.

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)