Bridge Engineer, EI/EIT
Burgess & Niple
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Join our nationally recognized team of bridge professionals and build a strong foundation in structural engineering while working on diverse infrastructure projects that range from local rehabilitation assignments to major river crossings across the country. As a Bridge Engineer, you'll develop expertise in both design and field inspection while working alongside experienced mentors who are invested in your professional growth. This role offers hands-on exposure to structural analysis, construction plan preparation, and optional bridge inspection work, including specialized rope access techniques, giving you comprehensive experience across the full bridge project lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Perform engineering calculations and prepare construction plans for bridge design and rehabilitation projects
- Analyze and design routine and complex structures including steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete bridges
- Conduct plan reviews, shop drawing reviews, and open channel hydraulic analysis
- Apply thorough understanding of structural engineering principles to solve challenging design problems
- Willingness to train in bridge field inspection techniques and procedures
- Learn specialized rope access methods for inspecting hard-to-reach structural elements
- Gain hands-on experience assessing bridge conditions and documenting findings
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern (EI) certification required
- 2 – 4 years of related bridge design, structural engineering, or civil engineering experience
- Foundational understanding of engineering principles and eagerness to apply them
- Willingness to learn structural analysis software and advanced design tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software experience required; MicroStation experience preferred
- Exposure to steel and/or concrete design preferred
- Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About this role
This internship with Burgess & Niple's bridge engineering team in Charleston, West Virginia offers hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of bridge projects. You'll work on design and rehabilitation assignments ranging from local work to major river crossings, performing structural analysis, preparing construction plans, and conducting plan and shop drawing reviews. The role includes exposure to steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete design, as well as optional field inspection training—including specialized rope access techniques for inspecting difficult-to-reach structural elements.
You'll need a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program and current EIT or EI certification. The position calls for 2 to 4 years of related experience in bridge design, structural engineering, or civil engineering, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software (MicroStation preferred). You should be comfortable learning structural analysis software and design tools, have a foundational grasp of engineering principles, and ideally some exposure to steel or concrete design. The role suits someone adaptable and self-motivated who wants to deepen technical skills under experienced mentors while contributing to infrastructure projects with real community impact.
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