Bridge Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

$90K — $185K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) required; Master's degree preferred
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in bridge engineering
  • P.E. license in Virginia or ability to obtain through comity preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in designing bridge projects with complete contract document preparation
  • Strong knowledge of VDOT policies and AASHTO bridge specifications
  • Proficiency with bridge design software and MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge
  • Experience as an NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare designs and contract documents for bridge repairs or replacements
  • Support construction phases by reviewing shop drawings
  • Conduct in-service inspections of highway bridges and document defects
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports following condition assessments
  • Calculate load ratings of various bridge types based on inspections

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Healthcare benefits including group life insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contributions
  • Tuition Reimbursement for professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support services
  • 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 The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. ***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position ***** Position # 3301 #LI - Onsite #LI - Mid Level

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