Bridge & Structures Designer (Engineer 1)

DOWL•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 performs engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The role requires strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to learn and apply technical concepts and engineering skills. The employee is expected to collaborate effectively, apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from experienced team members. The position may also involve assisting others and learning new skills through varied assignments, including construction support, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks. The designer performs basic technical work on projects in support of experienced staff and works with minimal autonomy under close supervision. Tasks include basic structural design and calculations, quantity calculations, editing standard special provisions, and developing contract plans and cost estimates with oversight. The role also involves communicating internally, supporting project delivery, and completing assigned work within basic scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
EIT/EI certification required within 6 months of hire.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Basic understanding of technical writing and clear internal communications.
Basic understanding of standard design codes, including AASHTO, ACI, and AISC.
Ability to perform basic design tasks with oversight and work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of market-sector software such as MathCAD, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Perform structural design and analysis tasks under the supervision of a licensed Engineer.
Work on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
Prepare quantity calculations and structural calculations with oversight.
Edit boilerplate special provisions.
Develop contract plans and cost estimates with oversight.
Complete assigned tasks while monitoring scope, schedule, and budget for simple work.
Perform requested client-related tasks with oversight and seek approval before external communications.
Assist with other assignments, potentially including construction support, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.