Structural Bridge Engineer I - Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking ambitious and talentedStructural Bridge Engineer Icandidates to join our growingPennsylvania bridge practice, supporting projects with thePennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Our Pennsylvania bridge group supports a wide range ofPennDOT bridge projects, from conventional replacements to complex and accelerated bridge construction, across all PennDOT districts. Typical structures include steel and prestressed concrete superstructures, multi-span bridges, curved and skewed bridges, and a variety of substructure types. We deliver projects using both traditional designbidbuild and alternative delivery methods, and regularly coordinate with PennDOT, local municipalities, and other stakeholders.

If you want to develop your career working alongside experienced bridge professionals and be part of a dynamic team deliveringPennDOTs transportation infrastructure, Parsons is the place for you.

Office locations areHarrisburg (primary), followed byCranberry TownshipandPlymouth Meeting, PA.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams to completebridge design tasks and plan development for PennDOT roadway and highway projects.
  Typical deliverables include:

  • Structural calculations and design summaries compliant withPennDOT Design Manuals (e.g., DM-4, DM-2)and relevant AASHTO LRFD provisions

  • Bridge plans, details, and quantities usingPennDOT standards

  • Technical reports, design criteria, and narratives

  • Construction cost estimates and bid documents

• Performstructural analysis and designfor new and existing bridges and related structures (abutments, piers, retaining walls, culverts, sign and signal structures) in accordance with:

  • PennDOT Design Manual 4 (DM-4)

  • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

  • ApplicablePennDOT policies, standards, and strike-off letters

• Coordinate closely across disciplines, especially with:

  • Roadway designersto ensure proper geometric constraints and staging

  • Geotechnical engineerson foundation and substructure design

  • Hydraulics/drainage engineersfor scour and waterway considerations

  • Traffic/maintenance of trafficfor staging and constructability

• Provide clear, organized input and technical guidance toCAD designers/drafters and junior engineersto develop PennDOT-compliant contract plans, including:

  • Plan, elevation, and section sheets

  • Framing plans and deck plans

  • Reinforcing and prestressing details

  • Miscellaneous structural details and tabulations

• Assist withload rating analysesand preparation ofPennDOT load rating reports, using PennDOT-approved software and procedures.

• Supportquality control/quality assurance (QC/QA)efforts, including self-checks and peer reviews of calculations, plans, and reports to ensure conformance with PennDOT requirements and project standards.

• Support project managers and senior engineers with:

  • Schedule and task planning

  • Coordination with PennDOT district staff and reviewers

  • Responses to review comments and comment resolution matrices

What Qualifications Youll Bring.

• Bachelors Degreein Civil or Structural Engineering, Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is desirable

• 3+ years of experiencein bridge structural analysis and design, preferably onPennDOT or state DOT bridge projects.

• Demonstrated experience withsteel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed/precast concretebridge design, including superstructure and substructure components.

• Engineer in Training (EIT)certification with the ability and intent to obtainProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure in Pennsylvania; progress toward SE licensure is a plus.

• Familiarity with:

  • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

  • PennDOT Design Manuals(especially DM-4) and PennDOT standard drawings

  • PennDOTs project development and submission processes (e.g., TS&L, FDS, PS& E) is preferred.

• Proficiency inbridge engineering software(e.g., LEAP, MIDAS, LARSA, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar) andBentley MicroStation/OpenRoads/OpenBridgetools; experience withPennDOT CAD standardsis a plus.

• Strongoral and written communication skills, including the ability to document design assumptions and results clearly for PennDOT reviews.

• Self-motivated, organized, andopen to learning new and innovative design procedures and methods, including evolving PennDOT standards, digital delivery, and model-based design.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!