Bridge Engineer

Rinker Design Associates; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Roth Contributions

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Generous PTO and federal holidays

Job summary

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) seeks a Bridge Engineer in Glen Allen, Virginia, to design and detail bridges and other transportation structures for VDOT and local agencies. The role offers growth opportunities and involves working with senior engineers on PS&E project documents.

You should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structures focus, 3–8 years of structural design experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation; PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structures focus.
• 3-8 years of experience in structural design.
• Steel and concrete design experience.
• Passed P.E. exam; Registered P.E. a plus.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Designing and detailing bridges and other transportation structures such as retaining walls.
• Work under supervision of senior engineers using structural design software and CAD.
• Assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Prepare structure type selection studies.
• Deliver PS&E contract documents on time and within project budget for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs.
• Perform bridge designs and load ratings using software.
• Design or check retaining walls and other structural components for road or site projects.
• Assist in building client relationships and coordinate with clients to meet design objectives.
• Support a strong regional presence for transportation-related structural engineering.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Structural design experience

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (structures focus)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 / year

Department: Structural

Location: Glen Allen, Virginia

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA), a leading provider of professional civil engineering to the public and private sectors, has excellent opportunities for motivated civil engineering professionals. RDA will provide advancement opportunities for the complete development of transportation projects for VDOT and local municipalities. RDA is seeking a Bridge Engineer with experience ranging from 3 to 8 years of structural design experience.

What You'll Do

• Designing and detailing bridges and other transportation structures such as retaining walls.
• Working under supervision of senior engineers using structural design software and CADD software
• Assisting with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Prepare structure type selection studies
• Work in cooperation with bridge staff to deliver PS&E contract documents on time and within the project budget for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs
• Perform bridge designs and load ratings using spreadsheets, finite element software and/or other bridge software
• Design or check retaining wall and other structural components in support of roadway or site civil projects
• Assist the local team to establish and maintain client relationships; ability to coordinate and communicate with clients to ensure project design objectives are met and achieve client satisfaction
• Assist in building a strong regional presence for the firm in transportation related structural engineering

What You'll Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structures focus
• 3-8 years of experience in structural design
• Steel and Concrete design experience
• Must demonstrate teamwork and possess written and oral communication skills
• Passed P.E. exam (Registered P.E. a plus)
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and MicroStation

Why Join RDA?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Supportive team culture

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.