Bridge Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employer-mat

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Engineer in Little Rock, AR to support the Gulf Region. The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and bring 5–9 years of bridge design experience, with proficiency in industry-standard software. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

The role emphasizes design, analysis, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to contribute to marketing efforts and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering licensure (PE).
• 5 to 9 years of bridge design experience.
• DOT experience preferred.
• Proficiency in listed design software (OpenRoads/OpenBridge/STAAD/CSi Bridge/MIDAS/ AASHTO BrR/Mathcad).
• Valid driver’s license and good MVR.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise calculations and analyses for bridge and transportation structures.
• Perform and supervise load ratings on bridges of various types and sizes.
• Review calculations and design details prepared by others.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with other professionals.
• Develop solutions within budget, schedule, and project constraints.
• Review construction submittals.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Supervise and mentor Structural EITs and Interns.
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

STAAD

CSi Bridge

MIDAS

AASHTO BrR

Mathcad

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Little Rock, AR.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, Professional Engineering Licensure and 5 years of bridge design experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
• Review calculations and design details developed by others
• Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
• Review construction related submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
• 5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
• DOT experience is strongly preferred
• Skilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:
  1. OpenRoads Designer
  2. OpenBridge Designer
  3. STAAD
  4. CSi Bridge
  5. MIDAS
  6. AASHTO BrR
  7. Mathcad
• Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
• Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
• Familiarity of DOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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