Highway Design - Jr. Engineer

About the Firm

Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation with passion and kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prudent is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer with design skills.


Scope of Duties:

The following are typical but not all-encompassing duties of this position:

  • The ability to work independently, scheduling your time efficiently during business hours 
  • Take direction from engineering staff at other Prudent offices
  • Stay on track and deliver on time

 Development and / or analytical review of:

  • Feasibility studies - conceptual designs – design calculations – final design specifications – engineering and construction cost estimates – support of permitting applications
  • Participate in field condition inspections, safety assessments, and produce appropriate technical reports of findings
  • Provide construction management field and office support as required
  • Project management
  • On occasion, represent Prudent Engineering at project meetings as needed

Qualifications:

  • AAS Civil Tech (minimum) - BS Civil Engineering preferred
  • NICET II – Highway Design
  • EIT required, PE preferred, or the ability to obtain PE in New York State
  • Experience with highway design, water control structures
  • Understanding of the core principles of Hydrology and Hydraulics as related to open channel flow
  • Stability analysis of civil structures
  • Seismic assessment of civil structures and/or geotechnical analysis/design as well as dam safety/design and hydro generation a plus
  • Proficient with: Structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, Finite element software, HEC- RAS, MicroStation (inroads), Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Office Software, and Project Management
  • Additional experience with any of the following would be a plus: bridge design, design of earthworks, GIS, Stream Bed and Bank Stabilization, survey, emergency action plans, fish passage, wetland identification, or water control structure operations


Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000*


We offer a comprehensive benefits package with excellent opportunity for advancement. Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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