Bridge Engineer / Structural Engineer

gpac; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Carlisle, IA is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to manage and design transportation projects. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. The role offers significant responsibilities including client interaction and project management, along with a collaborative and supportive work environment with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and vacation programs

Flex time scheduling

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation experience required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in rail structures is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support existing transportation projects and serve as a PM on upcoming projects.
• Lead the structural design efforts for complex projects.
• Designated client contact for projects.

Skills

Transportation experience

Design of concrete and steel girder bridges

AASHTO standards and procedures

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Intentional Nationwide Senior Recruiter / Director | Engineering, Architecture & Land Surveying [phone] | [e-mail]

I am partnered with an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm that offers a full range of services to both public and private sector clients and they are looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer. This candidate will work on a wide range of transportation design projects on both roadway and rail structures.

Responsibilities

• Support existing transportation projects and serve as a PM on upcoming projects
• Lead the structural design efforts for complex transportation design projects
• Work on bridge and structural design projects (small drainage structures to large multi-span bridges)
• Designated client contact
• Participate in project interviews, attend client meetings, and conduct public presentations
• Support construction projects
• Other duties may include use of computer software to review and prepare engineering and design documents

Required Experience

• 8+ years of transportation experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience in the design of concrete and steel girder bridges
• Experience with AASHTO standards and procedures
• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout the Midwest
• Experience in rail structures is a plus but not required

What They Have For You

• Growth opportunities within
• Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability - company contributes a significant portion towards or, for some plans, covers 100% of the premiums
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave programs
• Collaborative work environment
• Generous PTO program and paid holidays
• Flex time scheduling

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

All inquiries are confidential! Reach out today to learn more.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Lefforge directly at [phone]. Resumes may be confidentially sent to [e-mail]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Civil Engineering

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