Assistant Load Rating Engineer

JMT; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and employee-owned consulting firm as an Assistant Load Rating Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of bridges and culverts. This position involves performing load rating calculations, analyzing structural data, and preparing detailed engineering reports. You'll collaborate with a team of professionals, utilizing advanced design software and engineering principles to deliver high-quality results. With opportunities for hybrid work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in bridge design or inspection with an engineering degree.
• Proficiency in discipline-specific design software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform load rating calculations and structural analysis for bridges.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Load Rating Calculations

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

New York State Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

AASHTOWare BRDR

Bentley STAAD.Pro

CSi Bridge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Load Rating Engineer

Bridge Inspection

Syracuse, NY • ID: 22588 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for performing load rating calculations on bridges and culverts of varying complexity in accordance with AASHTO and NYSDOT specifications; performing safe load capacity calculations for load posting; performing capacity and demand analysis of other vertical structures; preparing and checking calculations and reports prepared by others for conformance with specifications and standards; designing and detailing structural components for flag repairs; and preparing construction cost estimates and specifications for flag repair details. The successful candidate will use knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Compensation: $40.00-$55.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Analyze survey reports, maps, as-built drawings, shop drawings, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to build analytical bridge models and calculation sheets.
2. Perform structural analysis computations using computer models, MathCAD, spreadsheets, and hand calculations.
3. Progress designs in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
4. Preparation of engineering plans, specifications, estimates, documents, and reports.
5. Attend meetings with clients.
6. Coordinate with team members, clients, subconsultants, and in-house support disciplines to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program AND a minimum of 4 years’ experience in bridge design or bridge inspection.
2. OR possess a New York State issued Professional Engineer’s License with current registration (or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months) AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience in bridge design or bridge inspection.
3. Proficiency with one or more discipline-specific design software: AASHTOWare BRDR, Bentley STAAD.Pro, CSi Bridge, Bentley RM Bridge, MDX, Bentley LEAP, etc.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

1. Experience working on a NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Term Agreement project.
2. Experience performing Level 1 and Level 2 Load Ratings with AASHTOWare BrDR.

Working Conditions:

This position may be treated as hybrid with the candidate working remotely multiple days per week depending on candidate experience, team needs, and manager’s preference.

Work is performed within a general office environment 85% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.