Bridge Engineer

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design, analyze, and oversee bridge projects in the Pittsburgh area. You will contribute to new and rehabilitation designs, from initial calculations to construction drawings, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive bridge design experience, relevant licenses, and proficiency with industry software, ready to guide junior staff on complex projects and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• MS in structural engineering with advanced certificate is a plus.
• 4–10 years of bridge design experience.
• PE license or willingness to obtain PE (EIT required).
• Current NHI/PennDOT Certified Bridge Inspector required.
• Knowledge of load rating analysis and related software.
• Experience designing single-span and multi-span bridges and culverts.
• Proficiency with MicroStation Connect and Open Roads Designer.
• Proficiency with PennDOT LRFD software.
• Understanding PennDOT Standards and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop structure designs for new and replacement bridge projects.
• Create rehabilitation plans and details for bridge projects.
• Develop foundation designs for bridges and culverts.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, construction specifications, and cost estimates; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform bridge safety inspections.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

CAD detailing

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering with Advanced Certificate in Bridge Engineering

PE license or eligibility (EIT required)

Tools

MicroStation Connect

OpenRoads Designer

PennDOT LRFD software

Job description

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Description Are you passionate about your local infrastructure? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of challenging projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI has a place for you! GPI seeks a Bridge Engineer familiar with the design of bridges for PennDOT and other local agencies to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. We seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn and mentor others, the willingness to work collaboratively with our team, and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects. GPI has exciting and complex projects upcoming and is looking for senior expertise in bridge design to help supplement and guide the talent of our existing staff. We have multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structure designs in various stages of development and design. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, which include structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and even dams. GPI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities

• Develop structure designs for new and replacement bridge projects.
• Create rehabilitation plans and details for bridge projects.
• Develop foundation designs for bridges and culverts (Piles, Spread Footers, etc.).
• Prepare and review civil/structural calculations, drawings, construction specifications, development of engineering construction cost estimates, and coordinate with interdisciplinary design teams.
• Perform bridge safety inspections.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required,
• an MS in structural engineering with an Advanced Certificate in Bridge Engineering is a plus
• 4 to 10 years of experience designing structural bridge-related projects
• PE and/or willingness to obtain PE (EIT is required)
• Current NHI/PennDOT Certified Bridge Inspector (individual will be required to complete field work).
• Knowledge of load rating analysis, design, and associated software.
• Proficiency in preparing bridge inspection reports.
• Experience designing single-span bridges, multi-span bridges, and culverts is required.
• Expertise with MicroStation Connect, including Open Roads Designer.
• Proficiency with PennDOT LRFD software suite.
• Understanding PennDOT Standards, Pay Items, Specifications, and the ability to complete construction cost estimates.
• Bonus items: Successful completion of FHWA/NHI 130078 - NSTM Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges CourseQualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20' Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working