Structural Engineer

Traffic, Planning, and Design, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic, Planning, and Design, Inc. is seeking an experienced structural engineer to perform reviews for locally sponsored projects, including bridges, culverts and retaining walls, and to participate in structural design activities.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of Civil Engineering experience with a PA PE license preferred and demonstrated ability to lead design teams, analyze field data, prepare computations, and coordinate with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PA PE license preferred; PennDOT design experience preferred.
• Experience supervising design teams on bridge projects.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD for design documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Review structure submissions from concept through letting.
• Provide SME guidance to clients in structural engineering.
• Prepare design computations, quantity estimates, and construction costs.
• Perform superstructure, substructure, foundation, and geometric design tasks.
• Assist in field data analysis, reports, maps, and drawings.
• Prepare or modify reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Use CAD software to prepare engineering documents.
• Support business development with project research and field reconnaissance.

Skills

8 years of experience

PA PE license

Team leadership

Client coordination

Microsoft Office

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

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

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together