Bridge Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's degree is a plus
  • 5-10 years of relevant bridge engineering experience
  • P.E. license in Virginia or ability to obtain it through comity
  • Strong knowledge of VDOT policies and procedures
  • Proficient in AASHTO bridge specifications and various bridge design software
  • Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software
  • NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader and current NHI-130055 certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare designs and contract documents for bridge repair or replacement
  • Support construction by reviewing shop drawings
  • Perform in-service condition inspections of bridges
  • Document defects and prepare detailed reports
  • Calculate load ratings for various bridge types

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Group life insurance and optional additional life insurance
  • Short and long term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement offered
  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans as well as NBIS Bridge Inspection for transportation projects for VDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings. Work will also include performing in-service condition inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types. Requirements : - Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, Master's degree a plus - Must have 5 - 10 years of relevant experience - P.E. license registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months preferred - Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents and having strong knowledge of VDOT policies and procedures - Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications - Experience with a variety of bridge design software - Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software - NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus - Experience with VDOT bridge safety inspections a plus - Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others - Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis - Exceptional communication and organization skills Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: - Flexible work schedule options - Competitive salary - Leave accrual and paid holidays - Healthcare benefits - Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance - Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program - Parental and maternity leave benefits ***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position ***** Position # 3158 #LI - Onsite #LI - Mid Level

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