Structural Bridge Engineer II - Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking ambitious and talentedStructural Bridge Engineer Icandidates to join our growingPennsylvania bridge practice, supporting projects with thePennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Our Pennsylvania bridge group supports a wide range ofPennDOT bridge projects, from conventional replacements to complex and accelerated bridge construction, across all PennDOT districts. Typical structures include steel and prestressed concrete superstructures, multi-span bridges, curved and skewed bridges, and a variety of substructure types. We deliver projects using both traditional designbidbuild and alternative delivery methods, and regularly coordinate with PennDOT, local municipalities, and other stakeholders.

If you want to develop your career working alongside experienced bridge professionals and be part of a dynamic team deliveringPennDOTs transportation infrastructure, Parsons is the place for you.

Office locations areHarrisburg (primary), followed byCranberry TownshipandPlymouth Meeting, PA.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Independently develop and supervise others in the creation of bridge designs and plans.  Typical deliverables include calculations, drawings, technical reports, and estimates for procurement and construction.

• Coordinate across disciplines, especially with geotechnical, roadway and drainage designers.

• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters and Engineers working on the same project.

• Perform structural analysis and design work efficiently and accurately. Provide technical oversight and quality checking of deliverables.

• Supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

• Performstructural analysis and designfor new and existing bridges and related structures (abutments, piers, retaining walls, culverts, sign and signal structures) in accordance with:

  • PennDOT Design Manual 4 (DM-4)

  • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

  • ApplicablePennDOT policies, standards, and strike-off letters

• Assist withload rating analysesand preparation ofPennDOT load rating reports, using PennDOT-approved software and procedures.

• Supportquality control/quality assurance (QC/QA)efforts, including self-checks and peer reviews of calculations, plans, and reports to ensure conformance with PennDOT requirements and project standards.

What Qualifications Youll Bring.

• Bachelors Degreein Civil or Structural Engineering, Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is desirable

• 5+ years of experiencein bridge structural analysis and design, preferably onPennDOT or state DOT bridge projects.

• Demonstrated experience withsteel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed/precast concretebridge design, including superstructure and substructure components.

• Engineer in Training (EIT)certification with the ability and intent to obtainProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure in Pennsylvania; progress toward SE licensure is a plus.

• Familiarity with:

  • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

  • PennDOT Design Manuals(especially DM-4) and PennDOT standard drawings

  • PennDOTs project development and submission processes (e.g., TS&L, FDS, PS& E) is preferred.

• Proficiency inbridge engineering software(e.g., LEAP, MIDAS, LARSA, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar) andBentley MicroStation/OpenRoads/OpenBridgetools; experience withPennDOT CAD standardsis a plus.

• Strongoral and written communication skills, including the ability to document design assumptions and results clearly for PennDOT reviews.

• Self-motivated, organized, andopen to learning new and innovative design procedures and methods, including evolving PennDOT standards, digital delivery, and model-based design.

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