What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Designer position at McCormick Taylor, Inc.?
Job Description
McCormick Taylor is seeking an entry level Structural/Bridge Designer (Structural Designer I) to join our team in our Harrisburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA offices. The primary duties of the Structural Designer I are to serve in a technical role under the direction of a professional engineer for development of urban and rural highway/transportation projects with structural elements such as bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and moment slabs. The position will provide a great opportunity to work on small, medium, and high-profile design projects in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.
McCormick Taylor has also invested in an employee-centric company culture, resulting in an environment that feels like family. This culture fosters open communication, better relationships amongst employees, and more collaborative work environments. We strive to be a workplace where everyone counts, everyone has a voice, and everyone gets the most out of their career.
McCormick Taylor is seeking an entry level Structural/Bridge Designer (Structural Designer I) to join our team in our Harrisburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA offices. The primary duties of the Structural Designer I are to serve in a technical role under the direction of a professional engineer for development of urban and rural highway/transportation projects with structural elements such as bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and moment slabs. The position will provide a great opportunity to work on small, medium, and high-profile design projects in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Perform structural engineering calculations
- Evaluate and comprehend project plans and design criteria associated with transportation projects
- Assist in develop of plans, details, and specifications for structural design projects
- Become proficient at fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully on transportation related projects
- Become proficient at clearly conveying design intent through engineering drawings and specifications
- Work will be in a hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment, with some field work and travel required
- Opportunity to engage in bridge inspection and obtain bridge inspection certification
- BS in Civil Engineering required
- 0-3 years of experience in the design of structural, civil engineering and transportation projects desired
- Have already taken and passed FE/EIT preferred
- Basic proficiency with MicroStation or similar CADD platform
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Able to work in a design team environment
- Have a good understanding of basic engineering principles and apply them in your daily tasks
- Can learn and apply new skills quickly and efficiently with retention.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexible and willing to learn and grow in different directions
- Adaptable and able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Strong work ethic
- Enjoys challenging work
McCormick Taylor has also invested in an employee-centric company culture, resulting in an environment that feels like family. This culture fosters open communication, better relationships amongst employees, and more collaborative work environments. We strive to be a workplace where everyone counts, everyone has a voice, and everyone gets the most out of their career.