Structural Bridge Engineer
$85,000–$120,000 year
HybridRichmond, Virginia, United States or Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to ensure they meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Support structural planning, analysis, and the preparation of preliminary and final design documents for bridge-focused projects. Develop design plans, technical specifications, load ratings, cost estimates, and final bid packages while performing project scoping studies and alternatives analysis. Review and create structural inspections/evaluations and associated load capacity ratings. Assist with design and detailing of structures supporting or resisting loads, including highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges, commuter rail stations, marine structures, energy projects, and retaining walls. Prepare construction contract documents and technical reports.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
- Proven excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
- Collaborative team player with a strong ability to work independently
- Strong technical and critical thinking skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Proficiency with structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
- Familiarity with engineering standards and procedures, including AASHTO and DOT guidelines
- Experience in bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), as well as seismic analysis
- 3+ years of structural bridge design experience
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
- Engineering in Training (EIT) certification
- PE
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
- PE preferred
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