Bridge and Structures Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Bridge and Structures Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

The increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns. Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on four markets: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, and Construction Engineering.

The Bridges and Structures team is seeking an Engineer- in-Training in Boise, ID.

In this role our Bridges and Structures EIT will perform, under immediate supervision of assigned Engineer(s), structural analyses and develop design calculations using AASHTO and other design codes for different bridge, transportation and transit structural systems. As part of a design team, you will contribute to the development of construction documents, design calculations, and reports. Typical projects will include a variety of concrete and steel bridges; along with retaining walls, noise walls, and other miscellaneous structural elements.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of structural elements including bridges, retaining walls, and noise walls
• Assist with bridge projects by creating concept reports, and structure selection reports
• Assist with the development of construction documents including plans and details
• Develop engineering quantity and cost estimates
• Assist with the development of project specifications
• Review contractor submittals during construction
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and maintenance projects
• Develop bridge load rating calculations
• Coordination with other project disciplines including roadway, hydraulics, and traffic.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis
• Licensed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain within 6 months (dependent on testing availability due to pandemic)
• 0-4 years of applicable bridge design experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a heavy emphasis on Excel and Word
• Knowledge in drafting software applications such as MicroStation/ORD, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle report

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Knowledge of AASHTO and representative state DOT bridge design standards
• Proficiency in current structural design software applications, with an emphasis on bridge design software, such as CSiBridge, Midas, SAP2000, PG Super, or Conspan.

What we offer David Evans and Associates?

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Boise, ID.