Bridge Engineer

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Baton Rouge is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our transportation structures team.

The role focuses on design of bridges, culverts, and retaining structures, providing guidance within a collaborative team of engineers and technicians on transportation projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in bridge/structural design, a PE license (or ability to obtain within 1 year), and proficiency with MicroStation/OpenBridge and related design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenBridge for bridge layout and plan production.
• Experience with LEAP Bridge Steel, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of DOTD design standards and AASHTTO LRFD specifications.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for DOTD or similar clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and delivery of bridge projects including new designs, rehabilitation, and widening.
• Perform structural analysis and design development.
• Produce bridge plans and plan production documentation.
• Conduct load rating and shop drawing reviews.
• Maintain quality control and coordinate with project teams and clients.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Analytical skills

DOTD standards knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBridge

LEAP Bridge Steel

CSI Bridge

AASHTOWare Bridge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neel-Schaffer, an Engineering News-Record Top 180 Design firm with offices in nine states, has an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Engineer to join our growing transportation structures team in the Baton Rouge office.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the design of bridges, culverts, and retaining structures, along with the leadership skills to collaborate effectively and provide guidance within a team environment of engineers and technicians on a variety of transportation and structures projects. This position will include active participation in the design and delivery of bridge projects, including new bridge design, rehabilitation, widening, and related transportation structures. The selected candidate will be part of a well-established regional bridge team across the Southeast and will work collaboratively with colleagues across offices to support project delivery and technical excellence. Responsibilities may include structural analysis, design development, bridge plan production, load rating, shop drawing review, quality control, and coordination with project teams and clients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation infrastructure projects while expanding technical and project delivery responsibilities within a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Minimum 5 years of progressive bridge/structural design experience
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenBridge for bridge layout, modeling, and plan production
• Proficiency in bridge analysis, design, and load rating software such as LEAP Bridge Steel, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating, or similar tools used for DOTD bridge projects
• Working knowledge of DOTD design standards and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience delivering bridge projects for DOTD and/or other state DOT clients
• Valid driver’s license

Neel-Schaffer offers an excellent employee benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Prescription Drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and accidental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with robust company match and investment assistance

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