Senior Bridge Design Engineer

WSB and Associates$75K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • 4-10 years of progressive experience in Bridge/Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer's licenses in North Carolina & Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Experience with structural analysis programs like Midas Civil and familiarity with Bentley OpenBridge and other software.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD for structural detailing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design for transportation projects.
  • Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
  • Manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects throughout their lifecycle.
  • Review shop drawings and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Conduct engineering research and provide technical assistance to various stakeholders.
  • Prepare and review reports and studies to recommend engineering solutions.
  • Ensure quality review of structural calculations and contract documents.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401K plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Full Job Description
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

WSB is seeking an experienced Bridge / Structural Engineer with experience in the transportation industry. The successful candidate will have experience in structural engineering as it relates to bridges, culverts, and retaining walls related to transportation projects and will have experience in transportation project management and construction document preparation.

What you will do:
  • Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design.
  • Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
  • Manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects from proposal stage, through design, and design services during construction.
  • Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
  • Develops, prepares and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
  • Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineer, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and others as needed.
  • Deliver professional presentations.
  • Participation in meetings with clients and project team members.
  • Conduct quality review of structural calculations and contract documents.
  • Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design.

What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, or structural engineering is required from an ABET accredited university.
  • Progressive experience specific to Bridge/Structural Engineering
  • Professional Engineer's licenses in North Carolina & Florida with 4-10 years of experience. Or ability to obtain PE in NC or FL within 6 months.
  • Project experience in North Carolina & Florida preferred
  • Proficiency in structural analysis programs such as Midas Civil and familiarity with industry software such as Bentley OpenBridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, and MDX
  • Proficiency in structural detailing in MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Enthusiastic, can-do attitude, and strong team work ethic
  • Good organization skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team and exercise independent initiative

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [email protected].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies

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