Job DescriptionThe role of a Bridge Engineer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Bridge Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project.
A Bridge Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include preparing the plans and designs of structures such as highway and railroad bridges, multilevel interchanges, retaining walls, overhead sign structures and bridge class culverts and may include bridge condition inspection.
Your Key Responsibilities - Performs simple to complex bridge design and analysis.
- Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Development of details, engineering specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
- Review and/or approve contractor submittals during construction.
- Maintains thorough understanding of state-of-the art practices in highway and railroad bridges.
- Provides opportunities for technical growth and knowledge sharing within the office.
- Provides technical oversight and quality assurance on multiple bridge design projects.
QualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials - Licensed Professional Engineer required
- Licensed Structural Engineer is preferred, but not required
- Demonstrated technical ability in designing and rehabilitating highway bridges.
- Knowledgeable in use of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and TxDOT design standards and manuals
- Proficient in Microstation and other relevant structural analysis software in some or all of the following: such as STAAD Pro, LEAP Bridge Concrete with Conspan, and RC Pier, LPile, MDX, CSiBridge, AASHTOWare BrR and TxDOT software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage time and multiple concurrent assignments budget and schedule delivery
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Masters degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
- 5 years related experience.
Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
