Bridge Engineer (Entry-Level)

Coffman Engineers•Spokane, WA

9d•$70,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Bridge Engineer for employment in our Spokane office. Our primary marketplace is Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with other potential opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will be independent, self-motivated, energetic team player who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm. This position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes and complexities. The candidate will have the ability to network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state, and federal agencies. The work is predominantly office based. However, some work in the field will be required at times. Working in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and ariel lift platforms.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in bridge engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited university
Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
0-3 years of experience
Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
Internship in the structural design of bridges and/or buildings and similar structures preferred.
Successful completion of the following: structural/bridge engineering course work (preferred): Prestressed Design, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Structural Dynamics or Earthquake Engineering, Foundation Design, Timber Design.
Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and any Department of Transportation (WSDOT, IDT or ODOT) bridge design, bridge standard details, bridge design manuals or construction standards and protocols (preferred)
Experience with computer analysis software systems including AutoCAD, PGSuper, Risa 3D, MathCAD, and Bluebeam Revu (preferred)
Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes and complexities.
Network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state, and federal agencies.
Work in the field at times.
Work in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and ariel lift platforms.