Assistant Load Rating Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Load Rating Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing load rating calculations for bridges and culverts while ensuring compliance with AASHTO and NYSDOT standards. Candidates will engage in structural analysis, prepare engineering plans, and coordinate with clients and team members. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a range of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and 401K options. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

401K options

Career development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of bridge design or inspection experience required.
• Strong proficiency in design software and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform load rating calculations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze survey reports and develop analytical models.

Skills

Load Rating Calculations

Structural Analysis

Communication Skills

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

NYS Professional Engineer's License

Tools

AASHTOWare BRDR

Bentley STAAD.Pro

CSi Bridge

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals. We provide a full range of engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. Currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will perform load rating calculations on bridges and culverts, ensure compliance with AASHTO and NYSDOT standards, conduct capacity and demand analysis for structures, prepare and review calculations and reports, design and detail structural repair components, and develop construction cost estimates and specifications. The role requires applying engineering principles with limited supervision.

Compensation:

$40.00-$55.00/hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, and geotechnical data to develop analytical models and calculations.
• Perform structural analysis using computer models, MathCAD, spreadsheets, and manual calculations.
• Advance designs per client specifications using design software and tools.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Participate in meetings with clients.
• Coordinate with team members, clients, subconsultants, and support disciplines to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 4 years of bridge design or inspection experience, or
• Possession of a NYS Professional Engineer’s License (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months) with at least 2 years of bridge design or inspection experience.
• Proficiency in design software such as AASHTOWare BRDR, Bentley STAAD.Pro, CSi Bridge, Bentley RM Bridge, MDX, Bentley LEAP, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Term Agreements.
• Experience performing Level 1 and Level 2 Load Ratings with AASHTOWare BrDR.

Working Conditions:

This role may be hybrid, with remote work several days a week depending on experience and team needs. Office work is primarily sedentary, with occasional fieldwork in various weather conditions, and may include lifting up to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, holidays, caregiver leave, 401K options, ESOP, career development, and more.

Additional Information:

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.