Bridge Engineer III

HNTB; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact on infrastructure projects that shape communities. This role offers the chance to work on complex engineering designs, collaborate with a dynamic team, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in structural engineering, with responsibilities including the development of construction plans, quality control of designs, and participation in bridge inspections. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience with a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent.
• Expertise in structural computations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify design calculations and engineering plans.
• Provide technical guidance and perform quality control reviews.

Skills

Structural Computations

Project Management

Quality Control

Technical Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Structural Modeling Tools

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Participate in and lead NBIS routine and fracture critical bridge inspections.
• Independent creation of structural computations for design and analysis for highway and railroad bridges and other transportation structures.
• Perform structural modeling for highway and railroad bridges and other transportation structures.
• Responsible for the development of construction plans and specifications for structural work on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform quality control of structural design calculations, drawings and cost estimates for various transportation structures following HNTB's QMS process.
• Assist Senior Engineers and Project Managers with Task Leadership / Task Management.
• Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Certified Team Leader certification for NBIS Bridge Inspection.
• NCDOT / SCDOT Bridge Design Experience.
• NCDOT / SCDOT Bridge Inspection Experience.
• NBIS Fracture Critical Certification.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-23154