Bridge Engineer (2-5 Years)

Garver Engineering; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

An engineering firm in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing and rating prestressed and steel bridges, as well as retaining walls and sign support structures. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, have 2-5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong knowledge in structural design. The company promotes professional growth through continuing education and offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of experience.
• Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT).
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is desired.
• Familiarity with TxDOT standards and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span prestressed bridges.
• Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span steel bridges.
• Design of retaining wall and sign support structures.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Design and detailing experience with prestressed concrete

Design and detailing experience with reinforced concrete

Design and detailing experience with structural steel

Experience with MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET program

Master's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

Structural analysis and design software

Job description

Garver's Transportation Design Center, an integrated team with proficiency and focus in delivering bridge and structural projects, is seeking a Bridge Engineer for a San Antonio, TX office. This position will join our in-house engineers, designers, and technicians to provide technical expertise in all areas required to successfully deliver sound solutions and quality design.

This Bridge Engineer will perform a wide range of design tasks from basic to complex as well as assist on other tasks such as design of bridge components and other transportation related structures, detailing for plan production, quantity calculation, report preparation, and site inspection.

Other responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span prestressed bridges
• Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span steel bridges
• Design of retaining wall and sign support structures

As experience is acquired, responsibilities will lead into increased discipline lead or project management opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET program
• 2 - 5 years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Design and detailing experience with prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and structural steel
• Experience with MicroStation, structural analysis and design software

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program with structural emphasis
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications is desired
• Familiarity with TxDOT standards and manuals
• Experience in planning and design for bridges

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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