Summary The Bridge and Structures Designer 1 is responsible for performing engineering tasks related to structural design and analysis under the supervision of a licensed Engineer. The person in this position is expected to exercise strong critical thinking skills and be able to quickly learn and apply highly technical concepts and engineering skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. A person working in this position may also be required to assist others and should show a willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks not directly related to the field of structural engineering, including, but not limited to: construction support assignments, in-service inspections, transportation, and other civil engineering tasks. Job Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Software Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic Technical Expertise Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals Performs basic design tasks with oversight Basic understanding of technical writing skills Clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.) Teamwork Works on structural design teams performing simple tasks with oversight. Project Delivery Prepares quantity calculations Prepares structural calculations with oversight Edits boilerplate special provisions Develops contract plans and cost estimates with oversight Understanding Budget and Schedule Basic understanding of scope, schedules, and budgets for simple tasks (i.e., identify when things are taking longer than planned). Industry Standards and Regulations Basic understanding of standard design codes (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, etc.). Client Interaction Performs requested tasks with oversight. Seeks oversight before external communications. Other Other duties as assigned. Level of Work/Accountability Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff. Supervisory Duties None Education and/or Experience Bachelor\'s Degree required; Master\'s Degree preferred Years of experience required: none Years of experience required with advanced degree: none Certificates, Licenses, Registrations EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire) Must have a valid driver\'s license and a good driving record Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.