Bridge Engineer

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". With over 110 years in business, we are known for quality work and developing quality employee careers. We seek the best talent to join our team, tackle challenges, develop visionary solutions, and innovate the infrastructure of the future.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our Richmond, VA office. In this role, you will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans, as well as NBIS Bridge Inspection for transportation projects for VDOT, other State DOT agencies, and municipal localities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various bridge structures.
• Provide support during construction, including reviewing shop drawings.
• Perform in-service condition inspections of highway bridges, document defects, and prepare reports.
• Complete computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program (Master's degree a plus).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• P.E. license registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months (preferred).
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing/assembling a complete set of contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of VDOT policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications.
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software.
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification (a plus).
• Experience with VDOT bridge safety inspections (a plus).
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on a limited, as-needed basis.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employment-based visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group Life Insurance, as well as optional additional life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000 – $185,000. The specific compensation offered may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.