Graduate Bridge Engineer

Pennoni • Newark, DE

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is looking for passionate Graduate Bridge Engineers to join our collaborative, fun team on a full time, direct basis in Pennoni’s Transportation Design Hub located in our Newark, DE office with experience consistent, but not limited to:

Assisting with bridge design, bridge inspection
Load rating tasks associated with transportation improvement projects, bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects, NBIS bridge safety inspections, locally administered transportation projects, highway, and bridges projects for a variety of clients
Including: PennDOT, DRPA, DelDOT, SEPTA, MDOT SHA, MDTA and DCDOT, local municipalities and agencies in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Having a firm grasp of undergraduate level structural concepts (beam analysis, steel and concrete design, statistical analysis)
Ability to learn new concepts and systems (electrical system design, sensor specifications, SHM system design)
An understanding AASHTO design standards, substructure and superstructure quantity calculations, cost estimations, and plan creation is beneficial but not required
May be working with a team of engineers to design and install structural health monitoring (SHM) systems
Conducting structural load testing and load rating
Evaluating structural performance and conducting bridge inspection to identify optimal actions supporting structure maintenance, refurbishment, and rehabilitation

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Focus on Structural Engineering) - MS Degree is a plus
• 0 to 3 years related experience
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Experience
• Bridge design and/or inspection experience; experience with structural design calculations

Nice To Haves

• An understanding AASHTO design standards, substructure and superstructure quantity calculations, cost estimations, and plan creation is beneficial but not required
• Bluebeam PDF editor experience a plus
• Experience with plan production and assembly a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a design group setting

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bridge design, bridge inspection
• Load rating tasks associated with transportation improvement projects, bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects, NBIS bridge safety inspections, locally administered transportation projects, highway, and bridges projects for a variety of clients
• Having a firm grasp of undergraduate level structural concepts (beam analysis, steel and concrete design, statistical analysis)
• Ability to learn new concepts and systems (electrical system design, sensor specifications, SHM system design)
• May be working with a team of engineers to design and install structural health monitoring (SHM) systems
• Conducting structural load testing and load rating
• Evaluating structural performance and conducting bridge inspection to identify optimal actions supporting structure maintenance, refurbishment, and rehabilitation

What This Job Offers

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