Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)
About The Position
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to quickly learn and apply technical concepts, and effective collaboration with team members. The position may also involve assisting with construction support, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
- Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic
- Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Basic understanding of technical writing skills.
- Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.).
- Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned).
- Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.).
- EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire).
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Regularly required to sit.
- Required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic design tasks with oversight.
- Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
- Prepares quantity calculations.
- Prepares structural calculations with oversight.
- Edits boilerplate special provisions.
- Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight.
- Performs requested tasks with oversight.
- Seeks oversight before external communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
