Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Bridge & Transportation Structures
The Entry-Level Structural Engineer at Confidential Client will contribute to the design, rehabilitation, inspection, and maintenance planning of bridges and transportation structures. This role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams on diverse transportation infrastructure projects, supporting technical development and career growth through Confidential Client's Graduate Development Program. The position offers opportunities to engage in impactful regional and national projects with a hybrid work model.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join a transportation-focused structural team in Fort Myer, VA. This early-career role supports bridge, tunnel and transit structure projects from concept through construction and offers structured development, training and hands-on experience. This position is expected to start Summer 2027.
What You’ll Do
As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer you will work on multidisciplinary teams to design, evaluate and rehabilitate transportation structures. Typical responsibilities include:
- Design of new bridges and transit structures
- Design and planning for bridge rehabilitation projects
- Develop bridge maintenance and repair plans
- Perform bridge load ratings and structural evaluations
- Assist with bridge and tunnel inspections and evaluation reporting
- Support tunnel engineering and related technical tasks
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules
- Communicate technical information clearly to teammates, clients and contractors
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or closely related discipline
- Due to the nature of some assignments, U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred qualifications:
- Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) registration or on track to obtain it
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office and structural analysis software
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on a variety of projects (highways, bridges, tunnels)
- Flexibility for occasional alternate schedules or travel as project needs require
- Master’s degree and prior internship experience are a plus
- Good interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD 75,000 — USD 87,000 per year (range provided by client)
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plan and professional development programs (benefits vary by employment status).
Location & Work Model
- Work location: Fort Myer, VA
- Work model: Hybrid (on-site presence as required for project work and Day 1 onboarding)
- Relocation assistance: Not available
- Sponsorship: Not available
Additional information
- This role participates in a graduate/early-career development program to support technical growth toward licensure and career progression.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office as a condition of employment.
- Confidential Client is committed to a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and prohibits fraudulent hiring activity.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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