Structural Design Engineer - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Position Summary:JMT’s Syracuse NY Office is growing and seeks a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities across a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level.   The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting professional engineers primarily with the design of bridges and miscellaneous highway structures for transportation projects of varying complexity in accordance with AASHTO, NYSDOT, NYS Thruway Authority, and other transportation client specifications; preparing and checking plans prepared by others for conformance with specifications and standards; designing and detailing structural components; preparing construction cost estimates and specifications; and reviewing shop drawings.  In addition, the successful candidate will perform existing condition assessments and inspections of bridge and transportation structures in support of developing reports and repair and rehabilitation recommendations.  A valid driver’s license is required. 

Compensation is $35.00 - $45.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits 

• JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks in the structural engineering field through the application of relevant design codes, standards, and design-oriented computer programs 

• Perform general civil/structural engineering tasks to support various project managers, as required 

• Perform design computations 

• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools 

• Develop construction cost estimates 

• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction 

• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates 

• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality standards 

• Participate in plan and shop drawing reviews 

• Draft plans using Bentley CADD Software: MicroStation & OpenBridge Modeler 

• Assist in the field performing bridge and structure inspections 

• Assist writing and reviewing bridge inspection reports 

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program 

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening 

• Proficient in discipline specific design software 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite 

• Written and oral communication skills 

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-in-training certification 

• 0-6 years' relevant experience and/or education and commitment to working towards and obtaining Professional Engineering license 

• Experience in performing in-service bridge safety inspections.  

• Experience using Bentley MicroStation and Structural Design Software 

• Experience with AASHTO LRFD bridge design 

• Experience with NYSDOT design tools and standards 

• Experience and ability to navigate/understand AASHTO reference material to source proper sections for design requirements and to meet client criteria 

Working Conditions  

Work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. 

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed. 

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.