Civil Staff Engineer - Bridge
About The Position
The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes. What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home. We are seeking a motivated Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Division. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to grow within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working on meaningful bridge projects for public and private clients.
Requirements
- BS or MS from an ABET accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 0–5 years of applicable bridge engineering experience
- Ability to acquire EIT certification
- Experience or coursework in bridge design including AASHTO LRFD
- Proficiency or willingness to learn OpenRoads and MicroStation
- Familiarity with bridge design software for structural components
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Nice To Haves
- EIT/PE licensure in WV or OH strongly encouraged and supported
- Knowledge of or exposure to WVDOH or ODOT standards a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of bridge projects including superstructures, substructures, and retaining walls
- Perform structural analysis and design calculations under the direction of a senior engineer
- Assist in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates
- Support QA/QC reviews of design documents
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across multiple office locations
- Develop professionally through mentorship from experienced engineers
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- company-paid short- and long-term disability
- a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company
- supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance
- accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
- traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
- profit sharing
- discretionary bonuses
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- support for continuing education and professional registrations
- assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym, and race entry fees
- schedule flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
