Job Description
Are we the road to your future? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design + Engineering, Planning + Environmental, and Program+Construction+Management.
We are currently searching for a talented Structural Bridge Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Region in Camp Hill, PA or surrounding area.The ideal candidate will assist their department by performing basic engineering-related tasks including research, development, design, and delivery on assigned project(s). What you’ll be doing:
- Perform calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
- Review calculations and design details developed by others
- Work sharing on project assignments throughout our corporate footprint
- Perform load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
- Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations
- Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
- Review shop drawings and other construction related submittals
- Organize and maintain project files
- Quantity take-off for bridge project engineer’s estimate
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Pennsylvania preferred or ability to obtain
- 8 - 12 years of engineering experience in bridge design
- PennDOT bridge design experience
- Skilled in the use of Microstation or AutoCAD
- Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
- Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
- Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
- Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
- Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
- Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
- Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
- Challenging and innovative projects
- Employee referral program
- Professional development
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.