Bridge Engineer (PE)

Woolpert; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 87,100 - 108,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in Ohio. As a bridge engineer, you will tackle diverse projects, including steel and concrete bridges, retaining walls, and more.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, an ABET Accredited degree in Civil Engineering, and knowledge of Ohio DOT standards. The role offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience with bridge design.
• Ohio PE License (or can be obtained within 6 months).
• Knowledge of Ohio DOT and AASHTO design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design for various bridge and culvert projects.
• Prepare project analyses and construction plans.
• Review design calculations and engineering estimates.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers.

Skills

Bridge design and engineering principles

Steel and concrete design

Bridge analysis software (OpenBridge Designer)

AutoCAD Civil3D or Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Strong written and oral communication skills

Hydraulic studies related to bridge design

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenBridge Designer

Finite element modeling

Line girder analysis

AutoCAD Civil3D

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in one of our Ohio locations. As a bridge engineer, you will be involved in diverse transportation projects spanning multiple locations, clients, complexity, and size. In addition to steel and concrete bridges, you will be exposed to work involving retaining walls, culverts, and other unique specialties including pedestrian timber suspension bridges and covered bridge rehabilitations. Given the wide range of markets within Woolpert, our engineers often collaborate with disciplines outside of the transportation group, providing structural design support for our Energy, Aviation, and Water Resources practices.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Work as part of a diverse team of Licensed Professionals, EITs, and interns to complete bridge and other transportation tasks.


• Lead and perform design for various aspects of bridge, retaining wall, and culvert design.


• Prepare project analyses, load ratings, structure type studies, construction plans, and reports related to infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrate knowledge and application of engineering principles and ability to complete design and analysis calculations.


• Review or check design calculations, engineering estimates, and plans developed by others.


• Perform hydraulic studies in relation to bridge design development.


• Provide mentorship and support to other engineers.

What You Will Bring:

• Must have ABET Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.


• Minimum of 5 years professional experience with understanding of bridge design and engineering principles.


• Ohio PE License (or can be obtained within 6 months of employment).


• Experience in steel and concrete design.


• Experience with bridge analysis software (OpenBridge Designer, finite element modeling, line girder analysis).


• Strong written and oral communication skills and report writing ability.


• Ability to work in AutoCAD Civil3D or Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.


• Strong knowledge of Ohio DOT and AASHTO design standards.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).


• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.


• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.


• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.


• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.


• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Pay Range

$87,100—$108,900 USD

Equal Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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