Civil Design Engineer
Direct Hire - Pittsburgh Salary: 90-105K
Interested? Please send your updated Word or PDF format resume to Beth at bspragueblackrockres.com
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Performs a variety of engineering design, check, review, and supervisory functions. Essential Job Functions:
• Performs highway and structure engineering design functions without supervision and guidance, including engineering computations, specifications, cost estimates, checking, reviewing, and report writing. • Directly assists Project Engineers and Work Group Leaders on all projects. • Conducts and/or assists in visits to project sites, project status meetings, and public meetings. • Mentors less experienced coworkers in developing the skills and knowledge. • Assists with preparation of proposals, letters of interest, supplements, etc. • Assists in preparation of specifications. • Reviews design and/or shop drawings. • Implements project work plan. • Keeps up to date with new design technology, construction equipment, and bridge design/construction advancements. • Attends field views and meetings as required to provide technical input. • Provides design support for workshare with other offices. • May act as Work Group Leader on minor projects or portions of larger projects. • May perform bridge inspection/structures group as abilities permit. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of PennDOT and other clients design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, applicable design codes, engineering software, and plan presentation format. • Knowledge of Design Procedures. • Knowledge of technical report writing. • Ability to use computer software and other online resources. • Knowledge of Bentley MicroStation design software. • Ability to perform complex design tasks independently. • Assist in the preparation of specifications. • Ability to perform Cross-Discipline Reviews. • Ability to supervise other members of the design team. • Ability to communicate with coworkers, clients, and the public in a courteous and professional manner. • Ability to travel with infrequent overnight stays. • Ability to check or review design and drawings of structural elements. • Knowledge of construction techniques for highways/structures. • Skilled in using word processing, spreadsheet applications, Bluebeam, and MATHCAD.
Highway Specific
• Ability to assemble Design Criteria LGT DFV design submissions. • Structure Specific • Ability to assemble Pro-Team TS&L and Foundation Submissions. • Bridge Inspection • Experience to perform all Team Leader functions.
Education and Experience Required
• BS degree in civil engineering. • PE license and minimum four years of progressively responsible design experience. • Minimum ten years of progressively responsible design experience with no PE license. • Attain training prerequisites.