Bridge Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer for our Gulf Region, based in Little Rock, AR. The role requires PE licensure and 5+ years of bridge design experience, with strong DOT familiarity.

You will perform/oversee calculations, load ratings, and design reviews, while mentoring EITs and interns and coordinating with clients and other professionals to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• PE licensure required; 5–9 years bridge design experience preferred.
• DOT experience strongly preferred; knowledge of AASHTO standards advisable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise calculations and analysis for bridge design.
• Conduct load ratings on bridges of various types and sizes.
• Review calculations and design details; attend client meetings.
• Mentor Structural EITs and Interns; support marketing of bridge design work.

Skills

Bridge design experience

PE licensure

DOT experience

Mentoring EITs/Interns

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering (preferred)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

STAAD

CSi Bridge

MIDAS

AASHTOWARE 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 musthave, 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. AASHTOWARE 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)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

\"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference\"

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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