Bridge Engineer - #2922

Medium; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Hybrid work after 30 days

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to strengthen our Transportation Market footprint in the Midwest. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis is required.

Candidates should have at least four years of transportation bridge design experience, a PE license, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/Geopak/ORD, and AASHTO standards. Strong writing and collaboration skills are essential; hybrid-remote work is available after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• 4+ years of transportation structural/bridge design experience.
• PE license and current NHI Bridge Inspection certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for new and rehabilitated bridges and related structures.
• Analyze, design, and provide construction support for various bridge types.
• Prepare PS&E packages using applicable specs and standards.
• Review drawings and calculations; coordinate with design team and site visits.
• Mentor staff and support project proposals, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Structural design

Bridge analysis

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation/Geopak/ORD

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Structural Bridge Engineer to strengthen and increase our growing footprint in the Transportation Market Segment in the Midwest region. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering, a minimum of four years of transportation structural/bridge design experience, a PE license and a current NHI Bridge Inspection certification (preferred). Familiarity with structural analysis and design of conventional and complex bridges is essential and experience in preparing MDOT, ODOT, or other DOT’s, and Local Agency bridge design packages is also required. Software experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/Geopak/ORD as well as knowledge of AASHTO, AREMA, and DOT design standards are preferred. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self‑motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively with others. A flexible hybrid‑remote/office work schedule is available after 30 days.

Typical responsibilities include

• Technical lead role in design for new and rehabilitation of conventional and complex bridges for our growing organization
• Technical lead for analysis, design, construction support services for various bridge types, culverts, earth retaining structures and other transportation related structures
• Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
• Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages using federal, state, and local specifications, guidelines and standards
• Review shop drawings produced by fabricators and detailers, calculations performed by other engineers, coordinate with design team, site visits to address site issues and verify existing conditions, and respond to request for information
• Conduct various types of bridge load ratings
• Conduct bridge inspections/scoping and condition assessments
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
• Interact with other civil engineering disciplines during design
• Prepare federal, state, and local permits
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on quality work products and deliverables
• Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports and technical presentations
• Assist with and monitor scope, budget, and schedule for new and existing projects
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
• Attend client, public, project, and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre‑construction, etc. depending on client and project requirements
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering is required

Skills/Experience

• 4+ years of transportation structural design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design of conventional and complex bridges is essential and experience in preparing MDOT, ODOT, other DOT’s, and Local Agency bridge design packages is
• Current NHI Bridge Inspection certification is preferred, or ability to obtain certification

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