Structural Engineer

About the role

McCormick Taylor is seeking a Structural/Bridge Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of bridge design experience to join our Harrisburg, PA office. The primary duties are to perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations for various transportation structures in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and DOT (PennDOT, MDOT, VDOT, NJDOT, DelDOT, etc) specifications and standards. Qualified candidates should have a diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas related to bridge design; geotechnical/foundation design, substructure design, superstructure design, and retaining and noise walls.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex structural planning analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects
• Perform detailed structural calculations in support of design and rehabilitation for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls
• Develop structural drawings, construction details and geometry layouts
• Prepare quantities and engineering cost estimates
• Provide internal quality control to ensure technical accuracy, conformance to project requirements, and overall constructability
• Provide construction assistance and respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s) as necessary
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate structural work with our project disciplines

Work will be hybrid in-office/work-from-home, with some field work and travel required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience on transportation projects
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Licensure required; Pennsylvania license preferred
• Experience in all aspects of bridge design and bridge rehabilitation
• Experience in load rating
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software including a thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and DOT (PennDOT, NJDOT, DelDOT, etc) design and construction specifications/standards
• OpenRoads and OpenBridge experience beneficial
• Experience with FEM structural analysis software (STAAD, CSI, etc.)
• Proficient with MicroStation
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic design beneficial
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to independently manage project tasks