Job Description

Structural Engineer

Department: Structural

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

What You'll Do:

• Designing and detailing bridges and other transportation structures such as retaining walls.
• Working under supervision of senior engineers using structural design software and CADD software
• Assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Prepare structure type selection studies
• Work in cooperation with bridge staff to deliver PS&E contract documents on time and within the project budget for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs
• Perform bridge designs and load ratings using spreadsheets, finite element software and/or other bridge software
• Design or check retaining wall and other structural components in support of roadway or site civil projects
• Assist the local team to establish and maintain client relationships; ability to coordinate and communicate with clients to ensure project design objectives are met and achieve client satisfaction
• Assist in building a strong regional presence for the firm in transportation related structural engineering

What You'll Bring:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structures focus
• 3-8 years of experience in structural design
• Steel and Concrete design experience
• Must demonstrate teamwork and possess written and oral communication skills
• Passed P.E. exam (Registered P.E. a plus)
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MicroStation

Why Join RDA?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Supportive team culture