Senior Load Rating Engineer
H&H · New Haven, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load ratings and structural analysis in compliance with CTDOT and NYCDOT requirements
- Perform Level 1 and Level 2 load ratings as required by specific client needs
- Conduct engineering computations, prepare load rating reports, and develop demand models and capacity computations using owner-specific modeling and design software
- Serve as the responsible charge of a team of load rating engineers; provide technical direction, guidance, and supervision to technicians, mid-level, and entry-level engineers
- Develop staff training plans within established budgets
- Cookordination with project managers to manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, QA/QC activities, and team collaboration
- Oversee and review analysis methodologies, model development, calculations, reports, and memorandums
- Manage teams distributed across multiple offices
- Participate in or direct field verification visits as needed
- Engage in professional societies, including presenting and attending conferences
- Travel between regional offices, as necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of bridge engineering experience; preference for candidates with 5+ years in bridge load rating or structural modeling
- Completion of FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training (e.g., NHI "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges")
- Completion of, or registration for, FHWA courses NHI-130092 and NHI-130095 (preference for completed)
- Knowledge of CTDOT and CTDOT Design & Load Rating Manuals and AASHTO Standards
- Proficiency with engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS, STAAD, LARSA, CSiBridge, and/or Sap2000
- Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley CAD software
- Valid driver's license
- Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in CT (or ability to obtain). Preference given to candidates with a Structural Engineer (SE) license
Benefits
We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k).