B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
5-15 years of bridge design engineering experience
Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Experience with NCDOT projects
Familiarity with bridge design software like Open Bridge and CSI Bridge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Perform structural engineering assignments
Design and repair highway bridges and retaining walls
Analyze structures using engineering software
Prepare and check structural calculations and details
Create structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation, and AutoCAD
Coordinate with other disciplines for document checks
Collaborate with the Structures Team
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Student Debt Retirement Match
Additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
What you'll be doing:
Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of structural engineering principles
Projects may include design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs
Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and concrete
Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway and drainage to perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
Work collaboratively as part of our Structures Team
What you need to have:
B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 - 15 years of engineering experience in bridge design
Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
PE required
NCDOT experience required
Familiarity with bridge design and analysis software such as Open Bridge and/or Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, AASHTO BrR, other bridge analysis software
Experience with preparing drawings in Open Bridge, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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 and 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
#LI-HF1 North Carolina
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.
