Bridge Design Engineer
About The Position
Bridge Design Engineer - Canonsburg, PA Bridge Design Engineer - Civil / Structural Design Southwestern Pennsylvania bridge and transportation structures supporting PennDOT, municipal clients, highway corridors, rehabilitation programs, inspections, load ratings, and infrastructure projects across the greater Pittsburgh market. In addition to supporting the Southwestern Pennsylvania market, this bridge engineering role helps advance structural design, analysis, inspection, documentation, construction support, and multidisciplinary transportation delivery across Pennsylvania, New York, and Fisher’s broader regional operations. At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 5-10 years of transportation experience with a structures or bridge design background.
- EIT required; Professional Engineering license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
- Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, and bridge design software.
- Familiarity with state DOT design standards, including PennDOT or NYSDOT preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation, load rating, foundation design, construction support, and multidisciplinary transportation projects.
- Strong organizational, planning, documentation, technical judgment, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Professional performance aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Structural engineering, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design.
- Develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conduct field inspections, prepare bridge inspection reports, and maintain detailed project records.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable DOT, state, local, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Support project managers with schedules, documentation, presentations, QA/QC, and construction-phase technical support.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, contractors, and internal teams to support successful delivery.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Strong work-life balance
- Shareholders program
- Professional development opportunities and reimbursement
- Supplemental benefits designed for total well-being and financial security
- Employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
