Structural Engineer (P.E. Required) | Harrisburg, PA | Avg $105K-$135K

Structural Engineer (P.E. Required) | Harrisburg, PA | Avg $105K–$135K

Role Overview

A growing transportation infrastructure engineering firm is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with strong PennDOT transportation project experience to support complex infrastructure and structural design initiatives throughout Pennsylvania.

This role is ideal for licensed Professional Engineers with expertise in transportation structures, bridge and culvert design, structural analysis, and infrastructure project coordination within consulting engineering environments.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PennDOT project experience, strong technical engineering capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary transportation engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Design & Analysis

Prepare structural calculations and engineering analyses

Develop construction documents and technical design packages

Perform structural design work for transportation infrastructure projects

Support bridge, culvert, and related transportation structure projects

Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with engineering standards

Transportation Infrastructure Engineering

Support PennDOT transportation infrastructure projects from design through construction

Ensure compliance with PennDOT and AASHTO design standards

Coordinate with regulatory agencies and project stakeholders

Participate in infrastructure planning and project execution activities

Support engineering problem-solving and technical review processes

Drafting & Technical Documentation

Utilize MicroStation for drafting and design support

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and project records

Support construction phase documentation and technical coordination

Maintain organized and accurate project files and deliverables

Project Coordination & Collaboration

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Coordinate project responsibilities within transportation consulting environments

Support project schedules, technical reviews, and client deliverables

Participate in meetings with agencies, consultants, and project teams

Contribute to successful project execution and client satisfaction

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required

Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience

Demonstrated PennDOT project experience required

Strong understanding of AASHTO standards

Proficiency with MicroStation required

Experience with bridge and culvert design projects

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Transportation infrastructure consulting experience

Experience supporting complex structural transportation projects

Strong technical documentation and project coordination abilities

Familiarity with multidisciplinary infrastructure project environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

Avg Salary: $105,000–$135,000

Stable pipeline of transportation infrastructure projects

Long-term career growth opportunities

Professional development and technical advancement support

Collaborative engineering environment

Work Environment

Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Transportation-focused consulting engineering environment

Exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects

Collaborative and growth-oriented engineering culture

Opportunity to work on meaningful regional transportation initiatives

Ideal Candidate

Experienced transportation structural engineer

Strong PennDOT and AASHTO knowledge

Skilled in bridge and infrastructure design

Detail-oriented with strong technical abilities

Collaborative and team-focused

Strong communicator with consulting mindset

Interested in long-term transportation infrastructure career growth