Structural Engineering Specialist

STV • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

STV is seeking Structural (Bridge) Engineering Specialist for our Dallas, TX office. Candidates will perform routine bridge design project work, prepare field notes and reports, assist with bridge assessments, and repair options, and provide support in production of bridge designs and plans. The responsibilities will have a mix of field and office work. Applicant must possess strong technical skills, verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects as needed, and be able to work with a team. Familiar with AASHTO, AISC and ACI design codes Experience on Texas DOT projects TxDOT design manuals and standards, CAD packages like Open Bridge Modeler, MicroStation and ORD. Primary responsibilities will include: Perform structural engineering calculations and calculate load ratings. Prepare and/or check design calculations for new and existing bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other structures related to transportation. Assist with preparation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications. Coordinate with project manager on schedule and activities. Preferred Skills/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment. Understanding of structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, and pre-stressed concrete. Use and understanding of structural analysis and design software, such as Open Bridge Designer, LARSA, Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, and STAAD. Compensation Range: $75,656.68 - $86,464.77 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

• Applicant must possess strong technical skills, verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects as needed, and be able to work with a team.
• Familiar with AASHTO, AISC and ACI design codes Experience on Texas DOT projects TxDOT design manuals and standards, CAD packages like Open Bridge Modeler, MicroStation and ORD.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, and pre-stressed concrete.
• Use and understanding of structural analysis and design software, such as Open Bridge Designer, LARSA, Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, and STAAD.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering calculations and calculate load ratings.
• Prepare and/or check design calculations for new and existing bridges, retaining walls, culverts and other structures related to transportation.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with project manager on schedule and activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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