What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer - Bridge position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.?
Overview
As a Bridge Engineer (Structural) for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will support the growth of the firm’s structural and bridge engineering services while working with project teams to deliver innovative and reliable structural solutions for transportation infrastructure. You will contribute to the design and analysis of a variety of structure types, including highway, railroad, and bicycle/pedestrian bridges, while supporting projects for public sector and transportation agency clients.
From preliminary concepts through final design and construction support, you will play an active role in developing bridge and structural improvements that enhance regional transportation networks. Your work will include performing structural analysis and design calculations, developing engineering reports, preparing construction plans, and assisting with load ratings and bridge inspections. You will utilize industry-standard design codes such as AASHTO and engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR/BrD, SAP2000, and STAAD to develop safe and efficient structural designs.
You will work closely with Project Managers and Principals to plan and execute bridge and structural projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality project deliverables. Your responsibilities will include supporting adherence to project schedules and budgets, assisting with proposal preparation and project pursuits, and coordinating with subconsultants and internal staff to meet project goals and deadlines. You will also contribute to quality assurance reviews and help mentor junior staff while growing your technical and project leadership skills.
At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.
Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms—creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling! We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis required
- 4 years of relevant bridge and structural design experience required
- Ability and desire to mentor junior staff
- EIT certification and desire to obtain P.E. license
- Strong technical experience in bridge and structural analysis and design
- Familiarity with bridge design codes such as AASHTO
- Experience with engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR/BrD, SAP2000, and/or STAAD
- Experience working on Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build transportation projects preferred
- Experience performing bridge inspections and load ratings a plus
- Proficiency in Bentley Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Experience supporting marketing efforts, business development, and proposal preparation a plus, or willingness to learn
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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