Structural Bridge Engineer - Transportation

About the role

Stantec’s Transportation group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their Gulf Region. This role may be based in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, or Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.
• Perform tasks such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair.
• Work on a variety of bridge-related projects, including but not limited to:
• Urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, LA
• Curved steel plate girder interchange in Gulfport, MS
• Navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, LA
• Design-build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner, LA

Requirements

• Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to others.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Masters degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
• Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status.

Skills

• Strong design capabilities.
• Excellent client and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 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 and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.