Junior Engineer, Transportation Design

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Description

If you are a team player with a passion to drive your career, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you! PDG is seeking a Junior Engineer to add to our growing and talented team.

The perfect candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing them to effectively document bridge conditions in the required format. This includes providing clear and concise descriptions along with appropriately referenced photographs. Being focused on providing quality work is essential, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. You should have a working knowledge of relevant structural concepts pertaining to bridges and other highway structures, enabling you to understand and assess their condition.

Responsibilities

• Structural analyses of bridges to determine the capacity.
• Entry of data into bridge inspection software and Microsoft Word/Excel/Access; development of structural drawings using CADD, and the compilation of reports and other documents.
• Assist with the preparation of design calculations and details.
• Assist in the preparation of contract plans and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of construction cost estimates.
• Assist in the review of construction submittals.
• Performs occasional Field inspections of existing structures.
• Performs occasional field visits to resolve construction issues.
  
  

Required Skills

• Knowledge of basis engineering principals and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document bridge conditions in required format, along with appropriately referenced photographs in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be focused on providing quality work.
• Working knowledge of relevant structural concepts of bridges and other highway structures.
• Experienced in common computer applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access), experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• No certifications are required.
  
  

Work Environment

• Combination of professional office environment and field work.
• Work alongside a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Position includes a career development plan with an established path towards their PE.
• Field work requires employees to be willing to work in various weather conditions and nature.
• Required to travel to project sites with NYS.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must physically be able to perform field inspection work, e.g., carry/climb ladders, wade in streams, work around traffic, work at heights, etc.
• This job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Lifting up to 25 to 50 lbs. is required.
  
  

About Popli Design Group (PDG)PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $75,000