Bridge Engineer - Junior

DeKalb Health; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI in Shelton, Connecticut, is seeking a Bridge Engineer with 2 to 8 years of bridge engineering experience to join our transportation team. The role involves inspections, load ratings, rehabilitation, and replacement designs for public-sector clients throughout Connecticut and the Northeast.

You will collaborate with experienced structural engineers and project managers on transportation infrastructure projects while expanding your technical expertise and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 2 to 8 years of bridge engineering experience.
• EIT certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification a plus.
• Experience with bridge inspection and load rating projects a plus.
• Experience using AASHTOWare BrR software is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/AutoCAD, structural analysis software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance projects.
• Prepare bridge plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Conduct bridge inspections in accordance with FHWA, NBIS, and state DOT requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of bridge inspection reports and maintenance recommendations.
• Perform bridge load ratings utilizing current AASHTO methodologies and software.
• Develop engineering calculations, cost estimates, and technical studies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including highway, traffic, environmental, and construction staff.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and client meetings.
• Support project delivery from planning through final design and construction.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

MicroStation/AutoCAD

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Job Category Bridge Engineering

Description

GPI is seeking a motivated Bridge Engineer to join our growing transportation team in Shelton, Connecticut. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 2 to 8 years of experience seeking to work on a diverse portfolio of bridge projects, including inspections, load ratings, rehabilitation, and replacement designs for public-sector clients throughout Connecticut and the Northeast.

As part of our bridge engineering team, you will collaborate with experienced structural engineers and project managers on challenging transportation infrastructure projects while expanding your technical expertise and professional growth. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline 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

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and maintenance projects.
• Prepare bridge plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Conduct bridge inspections in accordance with FHWA, NBIS, and state DOT requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of bridge inspection reports and maintenance recommendations.
• Perform bridge load ratings utilizing current AASHTO methodologies and software.
• Develop engineering calculations, cost estimates, and technical studies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including highway, traffic, environmental, and construction staff.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and client meetings.
• Support project delivery from planning through final design and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 2 to 8 years of bridge engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification a plus.
• Experience with bridge inspection and load rating projects a plus.
• Experience using AASHTOWare BrR software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO specifications and bridge design principles.
• Experience with CTDOT projects and standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/AutoCAD, structural analysis software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• 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
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

Summary

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. D/V