Full-Time

Associate Structural Engineer

Updated on 1/31/2025

Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$25.34 - $44.33Hourly

Entry, Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Structural Engineering
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
CAD

You match the following Parsons's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 0-3 years of bridge design and engineering experience on bridge projects, including design-build and other alternative delivery projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • High knowledge level of MS Office tools, CAD proficiency (Microstation preferred), and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industry standards and applicable structural engineering software
  • Bachelors and Masters degrees in structural engineering or civil engineering with structural emphasis required
Responsibilities
  • Have the interest and ability to work on multiple bridge projects at once
  • Determine creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex bridge engineering problems and select the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives
  • Assure that the bridges are designed in accordance with approved Federal, State and local agency requirements as well as following accepted industry practices and procedures
  • Your deliverables may include structural designs for single and multi-span, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, precast concrete, segmental concrete, and steel bridges
  • Provide structural specifications, estimating, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses
  • Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses
  • Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
  • May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer for a specific structure on intermediate to large scale projects
  • Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
Desired Qualifications
  • EIT
  • Transportation Internship experience with DOT exposure
  • Masters / Graduate level degree is strongly preferred

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their work involves systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term partnerships and project-based engagements, ensuring high-value solutions for complex challenges. The goal of Parsons is to enhance the efficiency and security of operations through the use of artificial intelligence, preparing large-scale data for AI applications and maintaining the integrity of vital systems.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Increased AI investment in cybersecurity aligns with Parsons' focus on security solutions.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense's AI budget increase offers Parsons growth opportunities.
  • Public-private partnerships in infrastructure create long-term contract opportunities for Parsons.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic initiatives.
  • Increased competition in engineering could pressure Parsons to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to geopolitical and spending risks.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons excels in AI-driven solutions for national security and infrastructure projects.
  • The company has a strong track record with government and commercial contracts.
  • Parsons' expertise in systems engineering and compliance sets it apart in the industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan