Structural Project Engineer

Our Pottsville office is looking to hire a Structural Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PE in Pennsylvania, have a minimum of 6 years of experience and will work within a team of professionals designing, load rating and inspecting bridge structures preferably with PennDOT and PTC. We are looking for someone who is highly and internally motivated, wants to work on complex and engaging projects, and desires increasing levels of responsibility. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, a team player and looking to advance their career.

Location 

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Pennsylvania offices. 

The Impact You Will Have

• Serve as lead engineer on a variety of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects
• Mentor junior staff and assist with the growth and development of the structural staff in the Pottsville office
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans assuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items in accordance with PennDOT/PTC standards
• Prepare and review bridge load rating reports to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Plan and perform bridge inspections to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Coordinate the above tasks with the Project Manager
• Lead structural designers and inspectors on bridge design, load rating and inspection projects

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) – not required, but preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience
• Experience working with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PTC and/or municipalities
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Progressive experience with developing contract and utilizing MicroStation Connects, Open Roads and Open Bridge Design software

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Vestwell’s Summer Non-Tech Internship Program

Now in its fifth year, our Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience (June 8 to August 10, 2026) offering hands-on exposure across teams including Finance, Conversion Operations, Document Compliance, Partner Success, Retirement Plan Services, Enterprise Relationship Management, Payroll Operations, and National Sales.

Interns work on real projects alongside cross-functional teams, contributing through research, data analysis, and execution on key initiatives. Each intern is supported by a manager and mentor, with regular feedback and guidance. By the end of the program, interns are expected to contribute to a defined deliverable, operate independently within team workflows, and build a strong understanding of Vestwell’s business.


Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals who want to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across teams.

You have a strong sense of ownership, take initiative, and are interested in fintech and improving how people save and plan for their future. We’re especially excited about candidates interested in emerging technologies, including AI, who can identify opportunities to improve workflows and drive more efficient ways of working.

Through the program, you’ll gain exposure across the business and contribute to work that drives real impact.


What Will You Be Doing?

Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Support day-to-day team operations and contribute to active projects from day one
• Assist with data entry, analysis, reporting, and documentation across team workflows
• Contribute to AI workflow, process automation, or operational improvement initiatives (varies by team)
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and, where applicable, external partners or clients
• Participate in weekly team meetings, recurring 1:1s with your manager, and cross-functional check-ins
• Document work, maintain internal resources, and contribute to team knowledge bases
• Process documentation, workflow mapping, and operational improvement initiatives
• Data analysis, reporting, and sales or billing operations support
• AI-assisted workflow and automation projects (select teams)
• Client and partner-facing relationship management support (select teams)
• Compliance, amendment, and documentation projects (select teams)

Requirements

The Necessities

• Rising or current seniors, or recent graduates (including boot camps or similar programs)
• Based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity in New York City, Austin, or King of Prussia
• Available for the full 10-week program (June 8 to August 10, 2026)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and proactive working style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
• Professional demeanor and coachable attitude

The Extras

• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Jira, Notion, Monday.com)
• Exposure to AI tools or workflow automation platforms (e.g. Claude Cowork)
• Prior internship, work, or relevant project experience
• Knowledge of financial services, fintech, or retirement industry concepts

Program Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $35/hour up to 24 hours per week
• Curated Learning & Development: Build key skills through tailored programming, including time management, presentations, and fintech fundamentals
• Vestwell Swag: Receive a personalized swag package to feel part of the team from day one
• Weekly Meals & Snacks: Enjoy in-office breakfast and lunch options that keep the team connected
• Networking & Community: Participate in intern events and Employee Resource Group programming
• Performance Bonus: Earn a bonus based on your impact and overall program performance
• Portfolio-Ready Experience: Complete a final project that showcases your work and contributions
• Path to Full-Time: Top performers may be invited to interview for future full-time opportunities

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the internship without employer sponsorship now or in the future. This internship is in person at our offices in New York, NY; Austin, TX; or King of Prussia, PA. We do not sponsor visas for this position, and candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be eligible for consideration.

Candidates on F-1 or J-1 visas must have valid work authorization that allows for full-time internship participation, such as CPT, OPT, or J-1 Intern authorization through a designated sponsor (e.g., Cultural Vistas, InterExchange, Intrax, or similar programs).

Employment is contingent upon verification of work authorization and completion of any applicable background checks in accordance with company policies and applicable law. Candidates requiring visa-based work authorization must provide complete and verifiable documentation confirming eligibility to work in the United States for the full duration of the program (June 8 to August 10, 2026) prior to receiving an offer or beginning employment.

Application Window

Please note, we will no longer be accepting applications to our 2026 Summer Internship Program after May 11, 2026.

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for a systems-minded operator who can own the feedback loop between our service channels and our knowledge ecosystem. You’ll ensure our external help center, agent knowledge, and AI training content stay tightly aligned to our highest volume tickets, channels, and categories, so both AI enabled automated and human agents resolve issues quickly and consistently. You will ultimately own the operational knowledge layer that powers both human and AI service resolution.

The ideal candidate thrives on bringing structure to complex operational challenges.You are both detail oriented and execution-focused, someone who can see the big picture while managing the day-to-day mechanics that move work forward. You will work within the operational rhythm and workflows, leveraging the AI feedback to improve the performance, identify and implement knowledge system improvements. 

This role owns the operational feedback loop between service demand signals (tickets, calls, AI conversations) and the knowledge systems that power both automated and human issue resolution. This role reports to the Director of Business Operations.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Senior Associate, Knowledge Systems & Management, you will serve as an individual contributor responsible for driving operational initiatives from intake through implementation, while continuously improving the systems and documentation that support our internal teams.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Build the infrastructure to monitor service channel trends and partner with the marketing team to create and optimize AI training content, agent knowledge resources, and customer facing support content.
• Ensure accurate knowledge is surfaced effectively within the agent workspace to support fast and accurate resolution of customer issues and utilized as part of automations that drive operational efficiency.
• Own the creation, maintenance, and governance of operational documentation, including workflow guides and internal knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with Marketing when internal knowledge informs customer-facing content to ensure alignment between internal processes and external guidance.
• Identify and implement changes that improve agent productivity, including increasing tickets resolved per day, reducing average handle time, and improving first-touch resolution rates. Ultimately, you’ll be expected to set targets for some of the following operational KPIs and ensure they are achieved:
  • First Touch Resolution
  • AI Containment Rate
  • Agent Handle Time
  • Tickets per Agent per Day
  • Help Center Deflection Rate
• Continuously review AI-handled conversations, agent interactions, and operational signals to identify gaps in the knowledge corpus.
• Analyze the effectiveness of the knowledge ecosystem by comparing the content surfaced to customers with the types of issues appearing in service channels. 
• Collaborate with marketing to refine external support content while maintaining ownership of the operational knowledge structure and accuracy. 
• Partner with AI and Business Systems teams by providing operational input and recommendations based on knowledge system performance and service outcome goals.
• Partner with Service leadership to align content improvements with operational needs while maintaining clear ownership of execution decisions.
• Track progress, identify risks and blockers, and proactively escalate issues to ensure successful and timely delivery.
• Translate system updates, process changes, and technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Support the BizOps team with operational changes to empower quick turnaround on the roadmap improvements

Requirements

The Necessities

• Ability to independently drive operational improvements from problem identification through implementation.
• Design and run small operational experiments to improve AI resolution rates, agent workflows, and knowledge effectiveness.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to operational accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated experience (2+ years preferred) in operations, process improvement, project coordination, or a related function.
• Proven ability to bring structure to ambiguity and execute with minimal oversight.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience working with a help center or knowledge base (e.g Zendesk, Salesforce, Confluence) or similar. 
• Comfortable using ticket and channel data (exports, dashboards, or basic queries) to decide what to build or improve. 
• Familiarity with customer support concepts and metrics (CSAT, ASA, handle time, etc)

The Extras

• Experience in fintech, financial services, or a regulated operational environment.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Zendesk, Asana, AWS tools such as Connect or similar workflow and documentation tools.
• Experience writing customer facing help content, 
• Experience working in or alongside service centers. 
• Hands on experience with AI support tools (chatbots, virtual agents, or similar)

This role will be based in either the New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $70K - $85K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.