Senior Load Rating Engineer

H&H; Boston; On-site; PHP 7,427,213 - 10,398,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm is looking for a Senior Load Rating Engineer in Boston, MA. This role involves leading bridge load ratings and structural analysis for various clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's/Master's in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000-$175,000 annually, along with benefits and a professional work environment. A PE license in MA is required, with preference for candidates holding an SE license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience with 5+ years in load rating or structural modeling.
• Completion of FHWA-approved bridge inspection training.
• Knowledge of MassDOT Design & Load Rating Manuals and AASHTO Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of bridge load ratings in compliance with MassDOT.
• Conduct engineering computations and prepare load rating reports.
• Provide technical direction and supervision to load rating engineers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Business development skills

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

MIDAS

STAAD

LARSA

CSiBridge

Sap2000

Autodesk CAD

Bentley CAD

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Load Rating Engineer to join our Boston, MA team.

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Load Rating Engineer to lead and perform bridge load ratings and structural analysis tasks in support of regional bridge inspection and design projects. This will oversee both bridge inspection load ratings and bridge design load ratings for a varied client base in the H&H Northeast Region 1 and Region 2 markets.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load ratings and structural analysis in compliance with MassDOT requirements.
• Perform Level 1 and Level 2 load ratings as required by specific client needs.
• Conduct engineering computations, prepare load rating reports, and develop demand models and capacity computations using owner-specific modeling and design software.
• Serve as the responsible charge of a team of load rating engineers; provide technical direction, guidance, and supervision to technicians, mid-level, and entry-level engineers.
• Develop staff training plans within established budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers to manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, QA/QC activities, and team collaboration.
• Oversee and review analysis methodologies, model development, calculations, reports, and memorandums.
• Manage teams distributed across multiple offices.
• Participate in or direct field verification visits as needed.
• Engage in professional societies, including presenting and attending conferences.
• Travel between regional offices, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience; preference for candidates with 5+ years in bridge load rating or structural modeling.
• Completion of FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training (e.g., NHI “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”).
• Completion of, or registration for, FHWA courses NHI-130092 and NHI-130095 (preference for completed).
• Knowledge of MassDOT Design & Load Rating Manuals and AASHTO Standards.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS, STAAD, LARSA, CSiBridge, and/or Sap2000.
• Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley CAD software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in MA (or ability to obtain). Preference given to candidates with a Structural Engineer (SE) license.

Salary range— $125,000-$175,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package,
and 401(k).

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