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Junior Engineer, Bridge Design

Popli Design Group
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026

Description

  

If you are a team player with a passion to drive your career, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you! PDG is seeking a Junior Engineer to add to our growing and talented team.

The perfect candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. You should have a working knowledge of relevant structural concepts pertaining to bridges and other highway structures, enabling you to understand and assess their condition.

Responsibilities:

  • Structural analyses of bridges.
  • Assist with the preparation of      design calculations and details.
  • Assist in the preparation of      contract plans and specifications.
  • Assist in the preparation of      construction cost estimates.
  • Assist in the review of      construction submittals.
  • Perform occasional field      inspections of existing structures.
  • Perform occasional field visits      to resolve construction issues.

Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of basic structural      engineering principals and techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal      communication skills.
  • Must be focused on providing      quality work.
  • Working knowledge of relevant      structural concepts of bridges and other highway structures.
  • Experienced in common computer      applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel), experience with AutoCAD and/or      MicroStation preferred.
  • A Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.


Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
  • 0 – 3 years of progressive experience in the field.
  • No certifications are required.


Work Environment:

  • Professional office environment
  • Occasional work outside of the office at project sites and occasional travel within NY State and surrounding areas 
  • Work alongside a Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Position includes a career      development plan with an established path towards their PE.
  • Interacts with other PDG personnel
  • Receives close supervision, training and mentoring on all tasks 


Physical Demands:

  • Must physically be able to      perform field inspection work, e.g., carry/climb ladders, wade in streams,      work around traffic, work at heights, etc.
  • This job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer 
  • This job requires the ability to lift up to 25lbs


About Popli Design Group (PDG) 

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.


If you are seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the architecture and engineering field, PDG will offer you exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to our continued success.  As a certified minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) in New York, we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment. Together, we can shape a future of innovative design, engineering excellence, and client & employee satisfaction. 


Join us at Popli Design Group and be part of our journey towards excellence!

 

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.


Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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