Seeking a talented and motivated Structural Bridge Practice Builder. As a Senior Bridge Engineer/Practice Lead, you will play a crucial role in the pursuit, management, and leading bridge projects. You will be responsible for leading a team and overseeing the design, analysis, and inspection of bridge structures for various infrastructure projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team. This role will require collaboration with and be supported by our firmwide bridge structures teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the pursuit, management and leading of DOT and local municipal bridge projects.
- Develop full sets of bridge and wall construction drawings and technical specifications without guidance.
- Supervise and mentor junior Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineers-In-Training (EITs) in structural design tasks and production of construction documents.
- Oversee and perform bridge and wall design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages, while maintaining a Quality Control program for the entire project
- Lead and provide support for construction phase efforts on bridge projects
- Perform bridge inspections and assessments to evaluate the condition and safety of existing structures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for bridge design and construction.
- Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members
- Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project success and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Build and grow key relationships with clients
- Stay updated on industry trends, advances in bridge engineering, and relevant regulations to enhance technical expertise and provide innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on structural engineering. Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 14+ years of experience in bridge engineering, including design, analysis, and inspection.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative and practical solutions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Strong sense of urgency and self-discipline to meet client deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD software is a plus.