Bridge Design Engineer (Steel Truss) – Hands-on Fabrication

Hirebridge LLC; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on engineering environment

Work-life balance

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Contech is a leader in site solutions and is seeking a Steel Truss Bridge Design Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on providing technical support and developing engineering solutions for pedestrian and vehicular bridge projects for national clients.

The position emphasizes hands-on design, collaboration with in-house engineers and fabrication personnel, and ongoing professional development in civil/structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; strong preference for Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• PE with a minimum of 2-years of reviewing and sealing work.
• 6-10 years of experience in structural steel or bridge design.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel required.
• Experience with AUTOCAD, finiteelement analysis, and/or structural analysis software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong team and client relationships.
• High-level analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Services: Provide customized project-specific design services, with a focus on Contech's bridge products.
• Structural Analysis: Perform structural analysis and design of bridge elements, including superstructures, foundations, and retaining walls.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with in-house engineers, CAD Techs, Sales/Marketing Team members, and outside engineers to specify and design Contech's products.
• Technical Support: Offer technical support to the Operations/Manufacturing Team to ensure proper fabrication of products.
• Communication: Coordinate with field sales staff and the manufacturing team to address questions and concerns regarding product design, manufacturing, and installation.
• Quality Control: Review design work produced by other team members to ensure accuracy. Inspect and observe in-house fabrication for adherence to design drawings.
• Standards and Training: Maintain engineering standards, policies, best practices, and procedures. Help develop training programs and aids for products.
• Documentation: Assist in the development and writing of technical papers and product literature needed for the support and promotion of Contech's products.
• Specification Expertise: Have a working knowledge of governing specifications covering products and contribute to the development and modification of such specifications.
• Professional Development: Maintain knowledge and certifications in the civil/structural engineering field.
• Site Visits: Occasional travel to job sites to provide technical support, consultation, and evaluation related to product installations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil/Structural preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Finite Element Analysis

Structural analysis software

MS Office & Excel

Job description

Contech is a leader in site solutions and is seeking a Steel Truss Bridge Design Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on providing technical support and developing engineering solutions for pedestrian and vehicular bridge projects for national clients.

The position emphasizes hands-on design, collaboration with in-house engineers and fabrication personnel, and ongoing professional development in civil/structural engineering.