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Opportunity Overview

Confidential Client is hosting an exclusive, invitation-only hiring event in Manhattan on October 15–16, 2026. This event includes a networking mixer and on-site interviews for early-career roles expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027.

This posting is for an Entry-Level Structural Engineer (Bridge Design) based in Manhattan, NY. The role is suited for recent graduates or early-career engineers with coursework or internships in structural/bridge engineering who are eager to grow on design teams working on transportation and infrastructure projects.

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer (Bridge Design) you will:

• Provide technical input to studies and design work within your area of expertise
• Help develop study and design procedures to support cost-effective, high-quality deliverables
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort
• Support completion of discipline components of PS&E packages
• Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings
• Prepare technical specification sections
• Contribute to engineering budget and schedule development

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred qualifications:

• Structural / bridge engineering coursework
• Internship, co-op, or relevant entry-level experience
• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start date
• Experience or education in reinforced concrete and/or structural steel design
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Passion for design and eagerness to learn on multidisciplinary projects

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Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Confidential Client intends to fill this vacancy no sooner than June 1, 2027
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a Confidential Client office location as a condition of employment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: USD 80,000 – USD 87,000 per year (reported by source)
• Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and professional development (details depend on employment status)

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Why This Role

This is an early-career growth opportunity to join a transportation/engineering practice focused on bridge and structural design. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on meaningful infrastructure projects, receive training and mentorship, and be positioned for technical and career advancement.

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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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