Structures Design EIT
About The Position
The Structures Design Engineer in Training supports entry-level structural design and plan production for major civil infrastructure projects, including bridges, retaining walls, minor structures, and related work. The role assists with design calculations, plan development, technical documentation, quantity support, design checks, field observations, and coordination tasks while receiving training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced structural design personnel. The position supports structural design work during Design & Build phases, helps review design plans and technical deliverables, and assists with quality checks and design-related questions under supervision. It also maintains project documentation, supports submittals and deadlines, and coordinates with interdisciplinary project teams. The employee is expected to learn applicable standards, project requirements, design processes, software, and quality expectations while contributing to practical, constructible solutions and team goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification; EIT certification is preferred.
- Familiarity with structural design standards, bridge design, retaining wall design, minor structures, construction documents, technical specifications, and related design software.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, technical plans, structural calculations, and engineering information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, construction, consultant, and project teams.
- Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, problem-solving ability, integrity, and work ethic.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, coursework, or entry-level experience in structural engineering, bridge design, civil infrastructure, transportation projects, or related project work.
- Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or similar design tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with entry-level structural design and plan production for bridges, retaining walls, minor structures, and related civil infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and revise design plans, exhibits, layouts, calculations, and technical documentation based on sketches, markups, specifications, and direction from experienced engineers or design leads.
- Support structural design work during Design & Build phases and learn project standards and documentation practices.
- Assist with basic reviews of structural design plans, construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical information prepared by consultants and subconsultants.
- Research applicable specifications, standards, contract requirements, and project requirements for structural design work.
- Help identify comments, inconsistencies, conflicts, or missing information in design deliverables and assist with follow-up documentation as directed.
- Gather information, review assigned materials, and help respond to design-related questions under supervision.
- Help generate basic quantities and check quantity information prepared by consultants or subconsultants.
- Maintain organized design files, calculations, quantity backup, technical notes, and supporting documentation in accordance with project and document control requirements.
- Support preparation of design submittals, technical exhibits, reports, memorandums, and other project documentation.
- Help ensure assigned structural design documentation is complete, accurate, organized, and aligned with applicable quality standards and project expectations.
- Help complete structural design tasks, documentation, and project deliverables in a timely manner to support deadlines.
- Assist with field observations when necessary and document relevant findings to support structural design and construction coordination.
- Communicate and coordinate with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, MOT, construction, consultant, subconsultant, and project teams as needed.
- Develop creative, practical, and constructible design ideas and solutions with guidance from experienced engineers and design staff.
- Participate in team efforts supporting departmental, project, and company goals.
- Perform other duties as needed within the described scope of work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
- Global and cross-business unit mobility and career development processes.
- Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
