What are the responsibilities and job description for the EIT - Structures position at Horrocks?
Department: Transportation
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As an Engineer-In-Training for Structures, you will work on challenging assignments, including designing, evaluating, and analyzing highway bridges.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Perform bridge designs and load ratings using spreadsheets, finite element software and/or other bridge software
- Evaluate project location conditions, prepare structure type selection recommendations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway bridges and structures
- Prepare all calculations, construction specifications, and recommendations according to latest design specifications and local agency standards
- Develop inter-disciplinary relationships within Horrocks while providing structures specific support on transportation projects
- Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
- Prepare structural details and clearly communicate with CAD team members
- Balance and track multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Proactively communicate within the structures and project teams using latest communication platforms
- Support structures projects across all Horrocks locations across several states
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from accredited program in civil/structural engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- 0-4 years' experience in Structural Engineering
- Ability to take direction and work independently as well as effectively collaborate with teams
- Knowledgeable in standard CAD and structural software products (OpenRoads, OpenBridge, Civil 3D etc)
- Knowledgeable in structural design codes (AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, AREMA, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
- Good technical writing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
