Bridge Load Rating Engineer

Ataneconsulting; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATANE Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Bridge Load Rating Engineer to join our team in Connecticut. You will perform bridge load ratings, structural design, and engineering evaluations to determine live load capacities based on as-inspected conditions.

The role blends office analysis with field inspections, supporting load postings, rehabilitation, and bridge replacement decisions. The position demands a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, with a Master’s preferred, and 2+ years in bridge-related

Qualifications

• Strong capability to establish and maintain positive client relationships while supporting overall project performance, quality and schedule adherence.
• Thorough understanding of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) standards, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis of highway bridges to determine load ratings for design, legal, and permit vehicles using available plans, inspection reports, and prior ratings.
• Work with various structural materials including steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Prepare detailed notes, calculations, reports, and other deliverables based on client requirements.
• Apply critical-thinking skills to develop engineering concepts and solutions.
• Perform quality control reviews of work done by other engineers.
• Provide technical advice regarding the structural behavior of bridges, guiding inspectors to critical locations or assessing the severity of member section losses.
• Analyze ancillary structures such as supports for highway signs, luminaires, and traffic signals.
• Provide recommendations for improving or maintaining the condition of structures.
• Develop repair details for structures with advanced section loss or damage.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (plus)

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

MIDAS Civil

CSiBridge

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Excel

MathCAD

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Location

100 Great Meadow Road - Wethersfield, CT 06109 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ATANE Engineers, P.C. is seeking a skilled Bridge Load Rating Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will perform bridge load ratings, structural design, and engineering evaluations to determine live load capacities based on as-inspected conditions. Your work will directly support decisions related to load posting, rehabilitation, and bridge replacement, helping to ensure the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure. This position offers a balanced mix of office-based analysis and field inspections ideal for engineers who value both technical rigor and hands on proect involvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis of highway bridges to determineloadratings for design, legal, and permit vehicles using available plans, inspection reports, and priorratings.
• Work with various structural materials including steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Prepare detailed notes, calculations, reports, and other deliverables based on client requirements.
• Apply critical-thinking skills to developengineering concepts and solutions.
• Perform quality control reviews of work done by otherengineers.
• Provide technical advice regarding the structural behavior of bridges, guiding inspectors to critical locations or assessing the severity of member section losses.
• Analyze ancillary structures such as supports for highway signs, luminaires, and traffic signals.
• Provide recommendations for improving or maintaining the condition of structures.
• Develop repair details for structures with advanced section loss or damage.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong capability to establish and maintain positive client relationships while supporting overall project performance, quality and schedule adherence.
• Thorough understanding of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) standards, practices, and procedures.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in CivilEngineering
• Master’s Degree in Civil/StructuralEngineering is a plus .

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in structural analysis, design, andloadratingof highway and/or railroad bridges, culverts, and sign supports on state-specific DOT or Transportation Agency projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with a passion for learning and collaboration.
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual, Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), and state-specific Design Standards.
• Proficient in structural analysis/design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS Civil, CSiBridge, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Excel, and MathCAD.
• Experience with ConnDOT, RIDOT, and/or MassDOT is a strong plus.

Required Credentials

Applicants must hold at least one of the following

• CertifiedEngineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 2-3 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and/or bridgeloadrating.

Compensation

Actual compensation will be determined based on job related factors including but not limited to experience, certifications, education, geographic location, shift requirements, internal equity and business need, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Eligible full-time employee may participate in ATANE’s comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other employer sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

ATANE Engineers, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.