About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join their engineering team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time, hybrid role expected to begin in Spring/Summer 2027. The position focuses on design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and other transportation structures.

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What you’ll do

• Perform design, analysis, rehabilitation, and inspection tasks for highway bridges and ancillary transportation structures (steel, concrete, walls, sign structures, pedestrian and vehicular, light-rail, freight and movable bridges).
• Support multi‑discipline project teams from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Produce engineering calculations, sketches, schematic and final drawings under supervision.
• Use engineering software tools to model and analyze structural systems.
• Prepare cost estimates and construction schedules with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Work within project budget and schedule constraints while developing technical judgment and understanding of professional/ethical responsibilities.
• Contribute to evaluation and rehabilitation design for existing structures.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to pass motor vehicle records review.

Preferred qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Familiarity with industry software (examples: AutoCAD, MicroStation, STAAD, Mathcad) and strong spreadsheet/office skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Relevant internship or practical engineering experience.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.

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Location & schedule

• Primary location: Pittsburgh, PA (per posting).
• Hybrid schedule: must be on-site in Pittsburgh a minimum of two days per week.

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Compensation & benefits

• Estimated annual compensation shown on the source posting: $146,668 per year (estimated).
• Confidential Client offers competitive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, disability, paid time off, retirement plans, training and development resources, and other employee programs (benefits vary by employment status).

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Additional details & legal

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
• This posting is compliant with applicable U.S. hiring laws. The citizenship requirement is stated because it’s job-related and required by the client for this role.

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Why join (summary)

• Work on meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects (bridge design, evaluation, and rehabilitation).
• Access to mentorship, structured development programs, and professional growth opportunities (including technical development toward licensure).
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams and exposure to regional and national projects.

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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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