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. The role assists with structural 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 contributes to work involving bridges, retaining walls, minor structures, and related civil infrastructure projects. It helps prepare and revise plans, exhibits, layouts, calculations, and technical documentation; reviews project materials; supports quantities and submittals; maintains design records; and coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams. The role also supports field observations when needed and learns applicable design processes, standards, and quality requirements through mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with structural design standards, bridge design, retaining wall design, minor structures, construction documents, technical specifications, and related design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- 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 at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain certification.
- Internship, co-op, coursework, or entry-level experience in structural engineering, bridge design, civil infrastructure, transportation projects, or related project work.
Responsibilities
- Assist with entry-level structural design tasks 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, project specifications, and direction from experienced engineers or design leads.
- Support structural design work during Design & Build phases by completing assigned tasks and supporting design documentation.
- 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 shown in project plans.
- 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 design documentation is complete, accurate, organized, and aligned with quality standards and project expectations.
- Help complete structural design tasks, documentation, and project deliverables in a timely manner to support deadlines.
- Assist with field observation work when necessary and document relevant findings for structural design and construction coordination.
- Coordinate with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, utilities, MOT, construction, consultant, subconsultant, and project teams as needed.
- Learn structural design processes, interdisciplinary coordination requirements, project expectations, and applicable quality standards through mentorship.
- Assist with developing creative, practical, and constructible design ideas and solutions with guidance from experienced engineers and design staff.
- Participate in proactive team efforts supporting departmental, project, and company goals.
- Demonstrate hard work, integrity, ethics, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and commitment to high standards.
- Perform other duties related to the described scope of work as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
