Bridge Engineer - Mid Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on developing bridge and structural plans and NBIS bridge inspections for transportation projects with NCDOT, other State DOTs, and municipalities.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, have 11–15 years of experience, and possess a P.E. license in NC or be able to obtain it within 6 months.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology required.
• 11–15 years of relevant experience.
• P.E. license in NC or eligible via comity within 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures and AASHTO bridge specifications.
• Experience with bridge design software and MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and contract documents for repair or replacement of bridge structures.
• Review shop drawings and provide construction support.
• Perform in-service condition inspections and document defects.
• Compute load ratings for various bridge types.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Project management

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software

Job description

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Full Time Raleigh, NC, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team - help us take on challenges, develop vision solutions, and innovate and design the infrastructure of the future that will transform the world!

We are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans as well as NBIS Bridge Inspection for transportation projects for NCDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings. Work will also include performing in-service condition inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program
• Must have 11 – 15 years of relevant experience
• Must have a P.E. license registered in the state of North Carolina or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents and having strong knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus
• Experience with NCDOT bridge safety inspections and WIGINS a plus
• Project and client management experience a plus
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis
• Exceptional communication and organization skills

Benefits

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)