Bridge Construction Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to crews, troubleshoot on-site challenges, and resolve construction issues.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Lead Project Managers involved in bridge construction.
• Develop shop drawings, shoring drawings, bracing drawings, and grade calculations for bridge construction.
• Prepare or modify reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules for projects, including demolition and pick plans.
• Perform structural analysis of bridge projects.
• Work with the owner's representatives, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors to complete projects on time and under budget.
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process.
• Ensure all employees and contractors adhere to company safety policies.
• Create look-ahead reports with Project Management.
• Help maintain quantities and track job costs.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform various tasks and duties that may often change as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of field safety, bridge construction operations, equipment capabilities, and needs.
• Familiarity with materials, methods, and techniques relative to bridge construction.
• Knowledge of ODOT and municipal design criteria and standards, as well as knowledge of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications, IBC, AISC, and AC.
• Communications skills.
• Ability to understand project documents, including construction plans, specifications, MSDS, and other necessary information.
• Ability to build bridge construction projects from general plans and instructions given.
• Capable of determining the proper amounts of various materials, tools, and equipment needed.
• Able to keep organized records and prepare work and time reports daily.
• Potentially manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources as needed.

Education and Experience

• An Oklahoma P.E. License and a minimum of 5 years of experience in bridge construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of bridge construction projects, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and workforce.
• Viewpoint and HCSS (HeavyJob) software skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction).