Summary The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for
performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis
under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The person in this
position is expected to exercise strong critical thinking skills and be
able to quickly learn and apply highly technical concepts and
engineering skills. This person is expected to work well with others,
absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more
experienced members of the team as necessary. A person working in this
position may also be required to assist others and should show a
willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks not
directly related to the field of structural engineering, including, but
not limited to: construction support assignments, in-service
inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks. Job
Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic Market Sector
Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic Technical Expertise
Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals Performs basic design
tasks with oversight Basic understanding of technical writing skills
Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.) Teamwork
Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight.
Project Delivery Prepares quantity calculations Prepares structural
calculations with oversight Edits boilerplate special provisions
Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight Understanding
Budget and Schedule Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets
for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than
planned). Industry Standards and Regulations Basic understanding of
standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.). Client Interaction
Performs requested tasks with oversight. Seeks oversight before external
communications. Other Other duties as assigned. Level of
Work/Accountability Performs basic levels of technical work on projects
in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates
with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.
Supervisory Duties None Education and/or Experience Bachelor\'s Degree
required; Master\'s Degree preferred Years of experience required: none
Years of experience required with advanced degree: none Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire) Must
have a valid driver\'s license and a good driving record Physical
Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.