Bridge Engineer

ATCS; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a qualified Bridge Engineer to join their Structural Engineering practice in Virginia. This role involves analyzing and designing transportation structures, including bridges and retaining walls, while working closely with the Director of Structural Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DOT standards and a valid P.E. license in Virginia. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

generous personal PTO

inclusive holiday PTO

community involvement PTO

customizable medical plan options

excellent dental & vision plans

401K match up to 3%

tuition reimbursement

employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of experience with inspection & design of bridges.
• Valid P.E. license in Virginia required.

Responsibilities

• Perform design calculations and prepare technical specifications.
• Conduct assessments of existing structures and develop solutions.
• Assist with responses to SOIs and RFPs.

Skills

DOT standards

design software

finite element modeling

2D/3D modeling

independent evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Civil and Structural Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)

Tools

Microstation

Open Bridge Designer

Job description

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ATCS is looking for a qualified Bridge Engineer to join our Structural Engineering practice. This role can report out of our Virginia based ATCS locations (Herndon, Richmond, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Blacksburg) where we offer a flex, hybrid environment.

This role will include performing simple and complex analysis, design, and documentation of various transportation structures with emphasis on single and multi-span bridges, culverts, retaining walls, foundations, sign structures, and ITS structures. This position will work closely with our Director of Structural Engineering to help expand this discipline companywide. This position will function as a technical leader, will coordinate overall design activities, project submissions, and will be responsible for additional Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure the final products meet the technical requirements and goals of our clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs and checks design calculations, prepares technical specifications, prepares cost estimates and other construction documents, and successfully delivers projects to completion
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing structures
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget and schedule
• Issue reports, schedules, estimates of probable costs
• Assist with responses to SOIs, RFPs and other pursuits
• Assist with developing budgets and scopes of work
• Perform peer reviews and expert reporting
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil and Structural Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Virginia is required
• PE licensure in other ATCS markets (PA, VA, MD, NC or SC) is also highly desired.
• Well versed in DOT standards, procedures, and specifications
• 5 to 15 years of experience with inspection & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and other highway structures
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bridge Safety Inspection certification is a plus
• Familiarity with design and analysis using various materials including steel, precast and cast-in-place concrete; prestressed and post-tensioned concrete and timber.
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses knowledge of VDOT or PennDOT design software
• Possesses knowledge/understanding of finite element and 2D/3D modeling program(s)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions
• Comfortable performing in an environment that requires independent evaluation, judgment and decision making
• Proficient with Microstation and/or Open Bridge Designer
  
  

Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $79,500 to $132,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.

ATCS, PLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS, PLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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