Structural Engineer (Bridge Design)

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

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Design Engineer to join their Allentown office. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects with a flexible hybrid schedule in a casual, team-oriented environment. You will be responsible for structural engineering design tasks, including preparing calculations, drawings, and reports, while ensuring excellent client service. The firm values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your career progression. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Career Progression Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Team-Oriented Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years P.E. preferred for advanced engineering tasks.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal engineering guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports and cost estimates.
• Participate in project site visits and status meetings.

Skills

Structural Engineering Design

Engineering Computations

Report Writing

Client Communication

Bridge Inspection

Hydraulic Analysis

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

EIT Certificate

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.