Structural Design Engineer

Mead & Hunt • Herndon, VA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Structural Design Engineer for a full-time opportunity in their Columbia, MD; Herndon, VA; or Washington, DC office locations. This role involves preparing and overseeing the design of bridge and highway sign structures, reports, specifications, and construction documents. The engineer will also perform condition inspections, manage projects, and assist with client communication. Some travel will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state, with the ability to obtain Maryland licensure within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Civil engineering and bridge design experience, including plan preparation
• DOT bridge design experience
• AASHTO Bridge LRFD Design Guidelines
• STADD PRO
• Experience with bridge design software (LEAP products preferred)
• Drafting software experience (MicroStation preferred; OpenBridge a plus)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of bridge and highway sign structures designs, reports, studies, specifications, provisions, and construction documents
• Prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates
• Develop probable construction cost estimates for projects
• Perform condition inspections of bridge structures and highway sign structures
• Prepare condition inspections reports
• Manage bridge projects, including budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Perform quality control and quality system tasks in accordance with the quality manual
• Be responsible for the timely completion of assigned tasks within projects
• Prepare, analyze, and modify engineering reports and plans
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and perform routine construction administration
• Assist with client contact and communication related to specific projects
• Provide assistance with bridge and other civil engineering projects in other locations, as needed

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• parental leave
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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