Bridge Engineer

About the role

The role of a Bridge Engineer is to work as an integrated team member on a variety of bridge and structural projects. The successful candidate will serve in a technical role as part of an overall design team or squad for both highway, pedestrian, and rail projects and will be responsible for performing simple and complex design and structural analysis assignments.

Responsibilities

• Application of structural engineering principles to provide engineering solutions for assessment, evaluation, load rating, design, rehabilitation, and strengthening of bridges and other transportation structures
• Manage bridge and structural tasks for multi-discipline projects, developing structure rehabilitation or replacement strategies, completing structural analysis, and design for a variety of transportation structures
• Aid team in preparing construction contract documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and reports
• Conduct interpretations and quality reviews of drawings, codes, and other similar materials
• Perform calculations and structural analysis/modeling using company standard software and/or proprietary manufacturer software
• Aid with engineering duties on projects of various levels of complexity
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

• Understanding of most relevant structural design, load rating, and analysis concepts and methods
• Proven experience with structural design and load rating software such as AASHTOWare, BRASS, CSiBridge, OpenBridge(LEAP) Software, SAP2000, LPile, MDX, and others
• A solid understanding of and practical experience applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
• Ability to use MicroStation and/or AutoCad preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Mathcad
• Ability to assess and validate software calculation results
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, to engage in creative and critical thought, and to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others
• Previous Design-Build or other alternative delivery project experience is a plus
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to deliver a wide variety of project scopes on time and budget
• Valid driver’s license required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• PE license required or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• Minimum of 4 years of bridge and/or structural design experience
• CDOT, ADOT, NDOT, NMDOT, UDOT, WSDOT, and/or Caltrans experience is preferred
• Proven design and project delivery experience
• Be a detailed oriented and organized individual that can demonstrate the initiative and commitment to a quality professional product for clients
• Self-motivated person with strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Understanding of most relevant structural design, load rating, and analysis concepts and methods
• Proven experience with structural design and load rating software such as AASHTOWare, BRASS, CSiBridge, OpenBridge(LEAP) Software, SAP2000, LPile, MDX, and others
• Ability to use MicroStation and/or AutoCad
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Mathcad
• Ability to assess and validate software calculation results
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting, to engage in creative and critical thought, and to effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others
• Previous Design-Build or other alternative delivery project experience is a plus
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to deliver a wide variety of project scopes on time and budget

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave