Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer Position

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Design team is looking for you! From bridge and structural engineering to civil, electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, Kleinfelder's collaborative Design Services create synergy across multiple disciplines.

Our Hunt Valley office is looking to hire a structural engineer to add to our growing team!

Step into Your New Role

As a talented Structural Engineer, you will perform engineering tasks alongside our seasoned project managers and engineers in the transportation and structural engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards, and processes. You will participate in and contribute to a diverse range of engineering services in our team-oriented environment providing public and private clients with engineering services for structural design projects including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, while assisting with the development of design calculations, load ratings and specifications. New and rehabilitation/repair projects are a part of the design work. You will participate in and contribute to field inspections and evaluations for public and private clients in all weather conditions for structures over and adjacent to roadways and water. This work will require working at heights from ladders and motorized bridge inspection equipment. Specialized training for fieldwork will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop design plans for new transportation structures and for the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridges/culverts and miscellaneous structures that are a part of transportation systems
• Utilize CADD and engineering software to create detailed design plans and technical drawings
• Prepare structural design calculations in compliance with relevant design standards and client preferences
• Perform structural analysis on both new and existing transportation structures using specialized design software
• Prepare construction cost estimates and specifications for various transportation projects
• Participate in field inspections of structures over and adjacent to roadways and water

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of design experience in structural engineering field. Relevant internship or co-op experience and/or college coursework will be considered
• The ability and motivation to obtain EIT certification in the first year of employment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with team members and project managers
• Willing to work in the field performing hands-on inspections of transportation structures

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• EIT Certification is preferred
• Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Department projects is desirable.
• Experience with the design and analysis of transportation structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, ancillary structures) preferred
• Knowledge of MicroStation is desirable

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its' subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.