Bridge Load Ratings - Project Engineer

HNTB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in New York, NY seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead bridge evaluation, design and rehabilitation calculations, technical reports and construction plans for major infrastructure projects, collaborating with project managers to meet schedule and budget.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate across disciplines, and apply advanced analysis tools (CSiBridge, MIDAS, BrR) and AASHTO LRFD guidelines to deliver high-quality results for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6+ years of experience, or Master’s with 5+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Experience in bridge evaluation, rehabilitation, and load rating.
• Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD specifications and FHWA guidelines.
• PE certification preferred or eligible in NY.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage scope/budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work across projects.
• Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposals.
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for assignments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of team output within the discipline.
• Coordinate technical aspects with client counterparts and partners.
• Mentor and review work of junior staff; contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Bridge evaluation

Bridge rehabilitation

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

CSiBridge

MIDAS

LARSA 4D

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of bridge evaluation, bridge design and structural rehabilitation calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and evaluation and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address deterioration related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops analytical models to assess structural performance under various load conditions. Reviews inspection reports, plans, historical data to determine structural behavior and load carrying capacity. Provides recommendations for load postings, rehabilitation or replacement based on analysis results. May assist in developing repair or strengthening concepts to extend service life. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring:

• Understands the impacts of decisions on bridge evaluation, bridge rehabilitation and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) and other structural analysis tools (e.g. CSiBridge, MIDAS, LARSA 4D)
• Strong familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE) and FHWA Load Rating Guidelines
• Experience performing bridge load ratings for steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed, or timber bridges
• FHWA or NHI training/certification in bridge inspection or load rating methodologies

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

#AS #Bridges

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Locations:

New York, NY

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The approximate pay range for New York is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

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