Bridge Engineer (5-10 years)

GARVER LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Bridge Engineer, where you will contribute to innovative bridge and structural projects. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of design tasks, from basic to complex, while collaborating with a talented team of engineers and designers. You will play a vital role in delivering quality designs and sound solutions, with responsibilities that include designing prestressed bridges, mentoring junior engineers, and preparing technical reports. The company fosters a progressive atmosphere, offering competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in bridge design and load rating.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and load rating of prestressed and steel bridges.
• Mentor and train younger engineers in structural design.

Skills

Bridge Design

Load Rating

MS Office

MicroStation

OpenRoads/OpenBridge Modeler

Structural Analysis Software

Georgia DOT Standards

AASHTO LRFD Specifications

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

Bentley OpenBridge Designer

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 our Lawrenceville, GA or Atlanta, GA 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 span prestressed bridges
• Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span steel bridges
• Design of retaining wall and misc. transportation structures
• Mentoring and training younger engineers on bridge and other structural design.

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
• 5 - 10 years of experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Experience in planning and design for bridges
• Design and detailing experience with prestressed concrete and reinforced concrete
• Experience with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads/OpenBridge modeler
• Experience with Structural analysis and design software, such as MathCAD and Bentley OpenBridge Designer
• Familiarity with Georgia DOT standards and manuals
• Familiarity with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program with structural emphasis
• Design and detailing experience with structural steel and structural timber
• Load rating of prestressed and steel 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 multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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