Structural Bridge EIT

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.

If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

The role of an entry level Structural Bridge EIT is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Bridge Engineer. This role will work under close supervision of a Senior Bridge Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project.

An entry level Structural EIT will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with typical projects including development of construction plans, specifications, cost estimate, engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements. In addition, the EIT will participate in structural inspections under a certified Team Leader.

Position will work both in an office setting and in the field. Field work may require time spent out of town.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Select and apply appropriate design criteria to perform minor, major, and complex bridge design and load rating assignments.
• Performs basic engineering calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering project documents, such as design calculations, pertaining to specific projects.
• Prepare high quality contract documents (plans, specifications, and estimates) for the construction of structures such as bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and sign trusses.
• Serve as an assistant bridge inspector; prepare bridge inspection field note packets, perform inspections.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
• Utilizes relevant software packages to perform structural design and analysis (STAAD, Leap Bridge, AASHTOWare, AssetWise, MathCAD, and spreadsheets).
• Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare working and final drawings in accordance with client standards (Open Bridge Modeler, MicroStation, AutoCAD).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned, and able to be cross trained for related civil engineering disciplines including roadway, geotechnical, and site design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Some working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues.
• MicroStation experience is a plus.
• Experience with bridge inspection is a plus.
• Experience with structural design is a plus

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in structural engineering preferred) or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
• Successfully passed Fundamentals Exam (FE) is a plus.
• Intern experience in bridge design, analysis, or inspection is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location: United States | LA | Baton Rouge Organization: BC-2018 Transpt-US Gulf Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 08/04/2026 08:04:50 Req ID: 1005264

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