Structural Engineer (Bridge Design)

CDR Maguire Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Bridge Design Engineer to join their Allentown office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects in a flexible hybrid environment. You will engage in various design tasks, perform engineering computations, and support project management while ensuring excellent client service. This position not only emphasizes technical proficiency but also encourages professional growth and teamwork. If you are passionate about structural engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Career Progression Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience preferred for P.E. certification.
• EIT Certificate required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist in preparing engineering reports and cost estimates.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Bridge Design

Engineering Computations

Report Writing

Client Service

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation CADD

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MATHCAD

STAAD II

Bluebeam

Job description

CDR Maguire Engineering is hiring for an experienced Bridge Design Engineer for our growing Allentown, PA office. We offer exciting projects to work on, flexible hybrid schedule, casual and team-oriented work environment and career progression opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

At the highest level, must have an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and committed effort to performing their job in an ethical and proper manner. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of design and plan preparation functions with limited supervision and guidance, including engineering computations, cost estimates, checking, report writing, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operational/Technical

· Perform structural engineering design tasks as assigned by Project Manager, including preparing engineering calculations, quantities, sketches, layout drawings, etc.

· Perform bridge related geometry, including COGO geometry

· Promote excellent internal and external client service throughout the organization.

· Perform structural engineering design functions with minimal supervision, guidance, including engineering computations, report writing, etc.

· Participate in visits to project sites, project status meetings and public meetings.

· May perform bridge inspection as abilities permit.

· Keep up to date with new design technology, constructions equipment and advancements.

· Assist in the preparation of engineering reports, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

· Provide support to other offices as needed.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

· Other duties that may arise from time-to-time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.

· Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.

· Attend training prerequisites as provided by Company.

· B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field, Master’s degree preferred.

· 1-2+ years of related experience. 5+ years P.E. preferred.

· EIT Certificate or ability to attain within 6 months of employment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, management, co-workers, customers, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders.

· Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines with respect to field.

Knowledge of general structural engineering.

· Knowledge of clients' design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, applicable design codes, engineering software, and plan presentation format.

· Knowledge of written communications including technical reports, letters, meeting minutes, etc.

· Knowledge of CDR-M Design and Office Procedures.

· Skilled in using relevant software as needed, including but not limited to, Bentley MicroStation CADD, Inroad’s, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, “MATHCAD”, STAAD II and Bluebeam as well as other online resources.

· Ability to perform less complex structural engineering design tasks independently and more complex design tasks with supervision of senior engineering staff.

· Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis/reports including HEC-2 analysis.

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.