Bridges Project Engineer (2 - 5 years of experience)

AVCON, INC.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AVCON, INC. is seeking a Structural Bridge Project Engineer in Orlando, FL to assist with design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of highway and pedestrian bridges. The role includes preparing construction plans, generating calculations and reports, and overseeing projects during construction.

Based in AVCON's Orlando office, the position supports multiple projects with a focus on quality and timeliness. Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree and 2–5 years of bridge experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of bridge engineering experience.
• Knowledge of FDOT design standards and AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with OpenBridge Designer or InfraWorks preferred.
• Proficiency with MathCAD preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design elements to complete a project with team members with clear objectives.
• Assists in preparing complete project documentation including plans, specs, and engineer estimates.
• Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques for project assignments; solves problems with guidance.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects within time and budget.
• Assists in preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Interacts with clients, contractors, and project team; attends project meetings.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project coordination

Engineering calculations

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenBridge Designer

InfraWorks

MathCAD

Job description

As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities of the Structural Bridge Project Engineer are to assist with the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of highway and pedestrian bridges; prepare construction plans; generate engineering calculations and reports; project specifications; cost estimates; and provide engineering oversight during construction. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):

• Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, component, or system with other team members with clear and specific objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.
• Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; formulates and solves problems with guidance and direction.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
• Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
• Receives general direction on key objectives; receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex programs, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/project.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
• 2-5 years' bridge engineering experience.
• Knowledge of FDOT design standards and AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with OpenBridge Designer or InfraWorks, desired.
• Proficiency with MathCAD, preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
• Ability to orally and verbally communicate complex structural/bridges concepts and solutions in simple, concise, and accurate ways.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Florida Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain licensure within 36 months of hire.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no managerial responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.