Senior Bridge Engineer

About the role

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design of infrastructure and buildings that enhance the world. The Senior Bridge Engineer will work closely with NCDOT GESC services, Pre-Construction and Post Construction support, and will be responsible for mentoring and training younger staff.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and rehabilitation of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sound barriers.
• Prepare and assemble complete set of contract documents.
• Manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients.
• Participate in the planning and design of transportation-related projects.
• Mentor and train younger staff.
• Assist with growing the firm's NBIS Bridge Inspection program in North Carolina.
• Develop and manage scope, manhour, and fee estimates, schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients.
• Identify and solve problems innovatively and adaptively.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or other relevant discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• 16+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina or the ability to obtain through comity from another state within 6 months of employment.
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures.
• Experience with NCDOT Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CMGC projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications.
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/Open Bridge software.
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software.
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus.
• Experience with NCDOT bridge safety inspections and WIGINS a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and coordinate with clients.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in-office workplace options.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry-over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200.
• Paid holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer-paid premiums.
• Employer-paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee-purchased optional life insurance.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.
• Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations.