Graduate Structural Engineer

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and versatile individual to join our engineering staff.  This role will work closely with our technicians, clients, and other engineers on all aspects of projects within our Testing, Monitoring, and Engineering Program. Tasks may include planning and implementing of testing/monitoring programs on various structure types (dams, bridges, buildings, aerospace), field installation, field testing, interpretation of data, code-based calculations, and report writing.  This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting group where you will work with and be mentored by senior technical staff.

What You’ll Do: 

Engineering Tasks

• Development of instrumentation plans and testing documents to meet overall project requirements and scope
• Work directly with Staff engineer and Project Manager on project planning, preparation, and logistics
• Assisting in making engineering decisions while on jobsites to ensure a safe and effective field deployment
• Updating documents and photos upon project completion
• Assist analysis team with project deliverables through project reports and findings

On-Site Installation

• Consistently evaluate processes and procedures and recommend cost-saving ideas
• Create client facing documentation (calibration sheets, leaflet, etc...)
• Review project specifications and contractual requirements
• Perform installation of instrumentation systems, new instruments, or replacement instruments under the guidance of the site supervisor
• Assist in troubleshooting and fix malfunctioning instruments
• Work in a variety of conditions including working at heights, overnight shifts, and in all types of weather conditions

Project Support:

• Travel to select field projects to perform sensor installations or troubleshooting as needed
• Other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Proficient experience with AutoCAD and exposure to other software and programming (MATLAB, Python, VBA, among others)
• Experience and understanding of AASHTO design codes, rating manuals, and other guidance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that can address multiple audiences
• Strong knowledge and understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient using various hand tools and power tools 
• Able to work schedules which may extend the typical workweek or workhours according to project-specific requirements
• Experience operating machinery (i.e. Mobile Elevating Work Platform 
• Able to lift at least 50lbs and have stamina for moderate physical activity during typical workhours

You Are:

• Excited by solving challenging problems and aren’t afraid to think outside the box
• A natural self-starter who prides themselves on delivering quality products
• Flexible and have the ability to adapt to different work on a variety of projects
• Knowledgeable in variety of engineering solutions for testing and monitoring
• Ready to develop personally and professionally with a growing company
• Comfortable working at heights (200 )
• Detail oriented and organized

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering
• Engineer In Training (EIT) required or ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire
• Willing to travel (50% field work) and conduct field work
• SPRAT L1 Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred

Benefits and Compensation:

Starting Salary Range: $67,500 - $85,000 per year

We commit to providing an industry-leading rewards package that supports your health, retirement, lifestyle, and career goals including:

• Comp time for overtime worked
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with 3% company match at 100%; next 2% company match at 50% - fully vested on day 1
• Medical Insurance- 100% employee paid premium by Company
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurances
• Dental and Vision coverage offerings
• Voluntary Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.