Structural Engineer- EIT

BGE • Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Must have passed the FE Exam; current and valid registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• 2+ or more years of experience working with structural engineering, specifically with the design and analysis of bridges
• In-depth knowledge of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Specifications and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)
• Experience with Production/Task Management to include quality control, documentation management, and consistency in meeting deadlines
• Willingness and ability to do light to moderate travel in efforts to collect field data offsite
• Willingness and ability to work in various weather conditions as required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with STAAD or alternate structural engineering modeling software, MDX, CSi Bridge, Bridge Link and Bentley Engineering products is a plus
• State DOT experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering assignments under the direction of a licensed engineer with clear and specific objectives
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical support to structural design teams
• Assist with the preparation of structural engineering projects including analysis and design of railroad and highway bridges, reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, prestressed concrete design, deep and shallow foundation analysis and design, development of plans, specifications, and estimates, retaining walls, and other structural elements
• Application of basic techniques, theories, precepts and practices in small and large structural engineering projects
• Occasionally travel to gather offsite field data

Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees