Structural Engineer

TPD is a highly regarded civil engineering firm ranked #9 Best among all civil engineering firms in the Nation and listed in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We are hiring an experienced structural engineer to assist with structural reviews for locally sponsored projects such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, and to contribute to structural design activities.

• Review of structure submissions from project concept through project letting.
• Provide support to the client as a subject matter expert in structural engineering, providing technical guidance.
• Preparation of design computations, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Specific tasks may include superstructure design, substructure design, foundation design, geometric layout, drawing preparation/checking, structural analysis, design of other transportation related structures (retaining walls, sound walls, sign structures), performing QC checking, etc.
• Assisting in the analysis of field data, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
• Use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Assisting with business development activities by performing project research and performing field reconnaissance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PA PE preferred
• PennDOT (including PA counties) design experience preferred
• Prior oversight of design teams for County or State bridge projects
• Experience using CADD Software (Micro Station and/or AutoCAD)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

Don’t meet every qualification or skill in the description? That’s ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don’t completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering

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