Graduate/Associate Bridge Engineer

Pennoni • Bethlehem, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni Associates is seeking a Graduate/Associate Bridge Engineer with 0-4 years of experience to join their Lehigh Valley, PA office. This role involves assisting with the structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures for various projects like bridge replacement/rehabilitation and highway improvements. The position will also involve plan production using 2-D and 3-D modeling software such as MicroStation/Open Bridge or AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Additionally, the role may include involvement in NBIS Bridge inspections, requiring occasional domestic travel, and learning to produce high-quality engineering documents for design, inspection reports, specifications, and studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (e.g.: Structural Engineering, etc.).
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• E.I. / E.I.T. is a plus.
• Established knowledge of civil engineering principles such as development of geometric information, structural analysis, steel/concrete design, basic hydrology/hydraulics, and basic geotechnical/foundation design.
• Relevant experience with engineering software, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience and interest in working on various levels of engineering infrastructure projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus is a plus!
• Bridge engineering experience with a major agency is a plus.
• Knowledge of structural analysis programs (e.g.: STAAD, LEAP Bridge, LEAP Concrete, AASHTOWare, BrR, BRASS, SAP/CSI, MicroStation, etc.) is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assist with the structural analysis and/or design of Bridges (highway & railroad), culverts, retaining walls, and overhead sign structures on a variety of projects (bridge replacement/rehabilitation, highway improvement, etc.); this includes multi-disciplinary projects for various agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region!
• Assist with plan production by Implementing the use of 2-D and 3-D modelling software for transportation infrastructure projects while utilizing tools like MicroStation / Open Bridge or AutoCADD / Civil 3D.
• Supplement the bridge design functions with involvement with the NBIS Bridge inspections discipline across the Pennoni footprint on an as needed basis (with occasional opportunities for domestic travel).
• Learn and apply professional techniques to produce high-quality engineering documents for use in bridge design / inspection reports, specifications, studies, and other engineering documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level