Design Engineer - Bridge

Position Overview

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This role involves preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. It utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer‐based calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies.
• Handles tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI responses under the direction of the Project Engineer.
• Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software.
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards.
• Organizes project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software.
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification preferred

Work Environment

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, focusing on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs, and project-specific technical issues. Much of the work is conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching, and manipulation of objects, tools, and/or controls. The position requires mobility, with duties involving moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A