Job DescriptionYour OpportunityStantec's Transportation group is seeking a
Structural Bridge Engineer to join their Gulf Region. This role may be based in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, or Nashville, TN.
We seek a team player who desires a highly collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills, and strong design capabilities. We seek a candidate with expertise with Transportation structures, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.
This role offers the opportunity to work on evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project. A Structural Bridge Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include typical projects including development of construction plans, specifications, cost estimate, engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.
This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to bridges such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.
The Stantec bridge group in Louisiana has been involved in complex bridge design projects for the LADOTD and MDOT on projects such as an urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, LA; a curved steel plate girder interchange in Gulfport, MS; a navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, LA; and a design-build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner, LA.
QualificationsQualificationsYour Capabilities and Credentials- Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
- Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
- Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
- Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to others.
- Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
- Position will work in both an office and field setting.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Masters degree is a plus.
- 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
- P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
- Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
