Entry Level Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

Calhoun-Burns is a division of Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. specializing in bridge design and inspection. We are currently seeking a full-time Entry Level Structural Project Engineer to join our structural team.

Our team works with State and Local Government on bridge and culvert related projects. We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills to assist our current staff in serving our clients.

This position will collaborate with our structural team members across our organization.

V&K Benefits :

• Benefits available 30 days following date of employment, includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• Clothing allowance
• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid training and development on and off-site

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Structural design and detailing for bridge, building and / or other structures
• Work with teams participating in planning, design and construction of structural projects, with future opportunities to lead project teams
• Client contact including verbal and written communication
• Ability to complete projects on time and within budget
• Periodic on-site construction observation
• Inspection and load rating of in-service bridge

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
• 1-5 years of experience in structural engineering preferred
• Iowa PE license, EIT Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects and procedures preferred
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD bridge design code preferred
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• Experience with hydraulic design for bridges and roadway design preferred
• Experience with MicroStation and / or AutoCAD preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing all the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
• and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be exposed to outside weather in all conditions on occasion.