Structural Engineer

Kleinfelder; Sewickley (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder’s Design Services seeks a Structural Engineer to contribute to transportation and structural design projects, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and load calculations. This role involves using CADD and engineering software to develop plans and perform analyses for public and private clients.

The position is hybrid and based in our Mechanicsburg, PA office. Candidates should hold a BSCE (MSCE preferred), have 2–6 years of experience, and be prepared to pursue E.I.T.

Qualifications

• BSCE from ABET accredited program; MSCE preferred.
• 2–6 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• E.I.T. certificate or intent to obtain in first year.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MicroStation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, PMs, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for bridges/culverts and transportation structures.
• Use CADD and engineering software to produce detailed design drawings.
• Prepare structural design calculations per applicable standards and client preferences.
• Perform structural analysis on new and existing transportation structures.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and project specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Positive relationship building

Education

BSCE from ABET accredited program

MSCE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

CADD software

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

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.

Step into Your New Role

As a talented Structural Engineer, you will perform engineering tasks 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 professional engineering services for structural design projects including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, developing design calculations, load ratings and specifications.

This hybrid opportunity is available in our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans for new transportation structures and for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridges/culverts.
• 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.

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET accredited engineering program (MSCE preferred)
• 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certificate, or the ability and motivation to obtain it in the first year of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MicroStation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members, project managers, and clients.
• PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) bridge design experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, PennDOT, and PTC standards preferred.
• Experience with the design and analysis of transportation structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, sign structures) preferred.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

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:

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 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 Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).