Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting and performing any requested structural design and bridge inspection tasks, while working as part of a team on small to medium scale projects.

Salary: $46,800-$60,900 USD/Year

Essential Duties

• Provide basic structural design services, bridge inspection services, and engineering support in response to department needs
• Assist in the development of design plans, and supporting materials
  • Check hydrologic calculations (Stream Gauge Analysis, Rational Method, Regression methods), hydraulic models (HY-8, HEC-RAS), PSLRFD, STLRFD, and BXLRFD designs, quantities, cost estimates, QA forms, submittal letters, preliminary substructure designs (ABLRFD), geometry (Cogo-PC), deck elevations, and review simpler submissions (e.g., railings, fences, SIP forms, scuppers and expansion dams)
• Conduct structural inspections of all structure types
• Understand and establish competency with structural design calculations, structural analyses, and bridge load ratings
• Prepare inspection reports using iForms, BMS2, and National Bridge Elements (NBE), etc
• Demonstrate an understanding and ability to apply knowledge of industry codes, standards, and computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Check the work of the experienced PEs to gain insight into the engineering process
• Able to be led under the direct supervision of an experienced/senior PE
• Weekly timesheet completion (with appropriate notes/codes)
• Contribute to the overall success of Mackin by supporting internal departments, providing exemplary service to clients, and striving to meet on-going initiatives to grow and develop the company

Non-Essential Duties

• Assist with structural design and bridge inspection work for other departments
• Participate in professional engineering society conferences
• Contribute and serve on an engineering committee and/or subcommittee
• Participate in research and development opportunities and projects
• Support internal departments with structures design services required to execute projects
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

System or Specialized Knowledge:

To perform this job successfully, an individual might have knowledge of:

• PennDOT – Programs/Systems, Design Manuals, and Publications
• WVDOH and ODOT – Standards, Manuals, Design Directives, and Publications (optional)
• SimTraffic and Highway Capacity Software (HCS)
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• OpenRoads, PowerProject Scheduling, AutoTab, and Tab Wizard
• MicroStation (preferred, not required) and AutoCAD (optional)
• Deltek Ajera
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Computers, Printers, and Electronics

Education and/or Experience

Years of Experience: Minimum of >1 year experience in the engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: BA or BS Degree required

Degree or Formal Training: Civil Engineering or a related discipline

License, Certificate or Registration: Plan to take the FE exam