Bridge Load Rating & Structural Design Engineer

Prudent Engineering; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Prudent Engineering is seeking a structural engineer to support bridge load-rating analyses, structural analysis, and rehabilitation projects across New York State.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural engineering and bridge analysis. NY licensure is preferred but not required. Opportunities exist to participate in inspections and to support proposals and fee estimating.

Qualifications

• Experience with bridge load-rating analyses and structural modeling.
• Ability to develop and review structural analysis models.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT, AASHTO, FHWA requirements.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge load-rating analyses for various bridge types.
• Develop and review structural analysis models using appropriate software.
• Review existing bridge plans and inspection reports.
• Prepare load-rating calculations and supporting materials.
• Perform structural analysis and design for rehabilitation and replacement projects.
• Prepare design calculations, plans, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and field staff.
• Maintain organized calculation files per client requirements.
• Assist with bridge inspections and condition assessments as needed.
• Support proposal development and fee estimating as experience progresses.

Skills

Bridge load-rating

Structural analysis

Inspection coordination

Documentation & QC

Client communication

Education

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Bridge load-rating software

CADD software

Job description

Prudent Engineering is seeking a structural engineer to support bridge load-rating analyses, structural analysis, and rehabilitation projects across New York State.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural engineering and bridge analysis. NY licensure is preferred but not required. Opportunities exist to participate in inspections and to support proposals and fee estimating.