Bridge Engineering Department Lead

About the role

The Bridge Engineering Department Lead position oversees bridge and other transportation structural design technical work, monitors staffing, and provides business development assistance. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, advise on technical issues, manage projects from inception to completion, and develop strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff by offering technical guidance and mentor staff to facilitate career development.
• Advise project teams on technical issues, perform deliverable quality reviews, report on project status, and deliver design on schedule and within budget.
• Manage bridge design projects from inception to completion, ranging in contract value and complexity and coordinate design elements with other task leaders and/or group managers.
• Lead, monitor and review design deliverables such as calculations, reports, models, construction cost estimates, construction drawings and specifications.
• Manage complex technical work independently while mentoring and guiding less experienced team members.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through performance, service and effective communication.
• Monitor and coordinate staffing with regional bridge leaders.
• Responsible for managing Providence bridge team of approximately 6-10 engineers.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus 10 years of related experience overseeing bridge and other transportation structural design technical work or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Knowledge of AASHTO requirements.
• MS Degree with concentration in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with RIDOT, the RITBA and other transportation agencies is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus 10 years of related experience overseeing bridge and other transportation structural design technical work or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Project management experience, Knowledge of AASHTO requirements, MS Degree with concentration in Structural Engineering, Experience with RIDOT, the RITBA and other transportation agencies is highly desired.

Skills

• Technical expertise in bridge and transportation structural design.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Project management experience.
• Effective communication and client relationship building skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

$165,000 to $210,000 annually.

Schedule

On-site work is required.