Bridge Load Rating Engineer - Structural Analysis & Safety

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

Job description

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