Volkert Inc.

Bridge Project Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
  • 5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
  • Experience with DOT projects is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with bridge design software such as OpenRoads Designer and CSi Bridge is strongly preferred
  • Technical expertise in bridge layout and design
  • Knowledge of AASHTO specifications and DOT bridge standards

Responsibilities

  • Perform/supervise bridge design calculations and analysis
  • Conduct load ratings on various bridge types
  • Review design calculations and details from team members
  • Engage in client meetings to discuss project needs
  • Develop budget-conscious solutions to client challenges
  • Review construction-related submittals
  • Organize and maintain project files
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers and interns

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Voluntary additional benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Little Rock, AR.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, Professional Engineering Licensure and 5 years of bridge design experience

What you'll be doing:
  • Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
  • Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
  • Review calculations and design details developed by others
  • Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
  • Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
  • Review construction related submittals
  • Organize and maintain project files
  • Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
  • Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work

What you need to have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
  • Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
  • 5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
  • DOT experience is strongly preferred
  • Skilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:
    1. OpenRoads Designer
    2. OpenBridge Designer
    3. STAAD
    4. CSi Bridge
    5. MIDAS
    6. AASHTOWARE BrR
    7. Mathcad
  • Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
  • Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
  • Familiarity of DOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • Valid driver's license
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Key Benefits:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits


The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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About Volkert Inc.

Volkert Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning, environmental engineering, and construction management. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Volkert serves clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, energy, and water resources. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality work and has received numerous awards for its projects. Volkert is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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