Bridge Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI. The role involves applying structural design techniques for highway bridges and managing junior staff. Candidates should possess a professional engineering license and have at least 3 years of experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential. Full-time position with a commitment to an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering license required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in bridge design.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Apply structural design and detailing techniques.
• Work on highway and railway bridge projects.
• Review and check design calculations from junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LARSA

Job description

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Are you passionate about highway bridges and their structure and design? Then HDR is looking for a Bridge Engineer who is passionate about the structure and design of highway bridge to join our Nationally ranked team of professionals in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI. The primary responsibilities of the Bridge Engineer include:

• Applying structural design, analysis, and detailing techniques to support the design and development of bid plans for bridges and other structures. Projects may include highway bridges (steel plate girder, prestressed concrete, and other specialty types), retaining walls, box culverts and associated structures.
• Performing standard bridge engineering/design procedures,
• Developing structural details using specialized software (Microstation, MathCAD, LARSA or various concrete and steel design or analysis programs),
• Bridge inspection
• Performing structural load rating calculations as well as assisting with geometric layout and bridge type studies.
• Some CADD plan production may also be required.
• This position may be assigned to serve on larger bridge projects nationally and may include mega alternate delivery projects.

In the role of Bridge Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable) box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in bridge design.

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our Employee Network Groups

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Industry

Bridges

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.