Structural Designer - McCormick Taylor, Inc.

Company Overview
McCormick Taylor is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.  

Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time entry level Structural/Bridge Designer in our Bridge Maintenance Unit. This role will be working for McCormick Taylor will be based out of Ewing for NJDOT. The primary duties of the Structural Designer I is to serve in a technical role under the direction of a professional engineer for development of urban and rural highway/transportation projects with structural elements such as bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and moment slabs. The position will provide a great opportunity to work on small, medium, and high-profile design projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are seeking an individual who can handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well in hybrid remote office environment. Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, attention to detail and ability to organize is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering calculations 
• Evaluate and comprehend project plans and design criteria associated with transportation projects
• Assist in develop of plans, details, and specifications for structural design projects
• Become proficient at fundamentals of engineering processes and to apply them successfully on transportation related projects
• Become proficient at clearly conveying design intent through engineering drawings and specifications
• Opportunity to engage in bridge inspection and obtain bridge inspection certification

Qualifications 

• 0 to 5 years of experience in the design of structural, civil engineering and transportation projects desired
• BS in Civil Engineering required
• FE/EIT certification is preferred
• Basic proficiency with MicroStation or similar CADD platform
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Able to work in a design team environment 
• Have a good understanding of basic engineering principles and apply them in your daily tasks
• Can learn and apply new skills quickly and efficiently with retention

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.