Structural Engineer - Bridge

Dewberry; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Structural Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to support our teams in Eastern, Central, or Western PA. You will design transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls and culverts, and contribute to proposals, plans and construction specifications.

The role involves collaboration with a team of professionals and the use of the latest technologies to solve client challenges. A PE is preferred and driving is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required; MS in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with others.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform structure related design for transportation projects.
• Assist in developing proposals, plans, estimates and construction specs.
• Coordinate with entry-level engineers, technicians or administrative staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering preferred

Tools

CADD (MicroStation)

PennDOT structural design software

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience to work in our Eastern, Central, or Western PA locations. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth, a great working environment, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

The successful candidate will be part of a team designing simple and complex bridges and a variety of transportation related structures. The candidate will also be involved in the development of proposals, contract plans, the preparation of engineer's estimates and construction specifications, and performing construction support services.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Perform structure related design for transportation projects.
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates with entry-level engineers, technicians or administrative staff.
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Structural Engineering preferred).
• 5 to 10 years of experience with PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Commission.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required (PE preferred).
• Proficiency using CADD (Microstation preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of PennDOT’s structural design software and other industry-standard structural software.
• Experience with structure related design for transportation projects including:
• Bridges
• Retaining Walls
• Culverts
• Sign Structures
• Contract Plans
• Engineer’s Estimates
• Construction Specifications
• Shop Drawing Review
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.