Bridge Engineer in Training

Wilson & Company•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Bridge Engineer in Training to support its Bridge team in the Salt Lake City office. This early-career role involves completing routine bridge and structural assignments with increasing independence under the oversight of licensed professional engineers. The engineer will develop technical judgment, coordinate defined portions of project deliverables, and contribute to projects from design through construction.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination and Engineer Intern certification, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
2–4+ years of bridge, structural, or related civil engineering experience.
Experience preparing engineering calculations, plans, details, quantities, and technical documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Experience with CAD software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D.
Experience with highway or railroad bridges, retaining walls, drainage structures, or other transportation structures.
Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA, or owner-specific design requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform basic bridge and structural analyses, design calculations, and detailing with guidance from a licensed professional engineer.
Prepare defined portions of structural plans, details, quantities, specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
Perform load-rating analyses for new and existing bridges using applicable standards and established procedures.
Apply applicable design standards, office procedures, and quality-control requirements to assigned work.
Coordinate assigned tasks with engineers, technicians, and other disciplines under the guidance of senior staff.
Support construction administration, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and field observations.
Perform self-checks, address review comments, and maintain organized calculation and design files.
Communicate task status, technical questions, and emerging issues with the team.
Assist newer staff and interns with routine project procedures and plan-production practices, as appropriate.