Bridge Engineer

GCW Engineering

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Master's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline preferred
  • Minimum four years of experience in bridge design
  • Nevada Professional Engineer license required or ability to obtain within six months
  • Valid driver's license needed

Responsibilities

  • Perform and oversee bridge design and rehabilitation projects
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations and technical reports
  • Ensure compliance with relevant design specifications and building codes
  • Coordinate project schedules and budgets
  • Review engineering work for quality and accuracy
  • Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout project development
  • Participate in project meetings and review shop drawings

Benefits

  • On-site work in Las Vegas, NV
  • Opportunity for technical leadership
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams
  • Chance to contribute to significant transportation infrastructure projects
  • Professional development opportunities through additional certifications
Full Job Description
About the Job

Description:

Serves as a bridge and structural engineer responsible for planning, analysis, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. Provides technical leadership for bridge, retaining wall, and related structural projects; coordinates multidisciplinary teams; supports business development efforts; and ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable design standards and client requirements.

This role requires working on-site in Las Vegas, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform and oversee bridge design, load rating, rehabilitation, widening, and replacement projects.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • Ensure compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, NDOT requirements, and applicable ACI, AISC, and building codes.
  • Coordinate project schedules and budgets.
  • Review and approve engineering work products for quality, accuracy, and constructability.
  • Coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout project development and construction.
  • Participate in project meetings, respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and support construction engineering services.


Structural Division:

  • Design bridges utilizing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual.
  • Design buildings utilizing IBC.
  • Design retaining walls.
  • Design flood control structures including detention basin infrastructure, junction structures.
  • Design water reservoirs and pump stations.
  • Perform structural analysis.


Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and ExperienceRequirements:

  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil engineering is required.
  • A Master's of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in bridge design.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

This position requires a Nevada Professional Engineer license, or capable of acquiring in six (6) months after hire. Valid driver's license.

*The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.

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