Civil Engineer – Bridge Design (Level 1 Bridge & Culvert Design)

Choice One Engineering Corp.; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company ownership after three years

Quarterly bonuses

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) matching up to 5.5%

Career growth encouragement

Job summary

Choice One Engineering in Loveland, Ohio, is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer responsible for the planning and design of various bridge structures and conducting related analyses. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and EIT certification, with opportunities for company ownership and employee growth. Candidates with 0-5 years of bridge design experience are encouraged to apply.

The position offers a collaborative environment where the engineer will work with diverse teams to deliver engineering services to private clients and municipalities.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must have an EIT certification and be working towards a P.E. license.
• Candidates should have 0-5 years of experience in bridge design.
• Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Bridge Design Manual is beneficial.
• Must possess strong communication skills and ability to interact courteously with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan bikeway/pedestrian bridges and related structures.
• Conduct bridge hydraulic and scour analysis.
• Review contractor material submittals.
• Provide consulting engineering services to various clients.

Skills

EIT certification

Bridge design experience (0-5 years)

Responsive and self-initiative

Continuous learning mindset

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prestressed Box Beam Bridges on capped pile substructures
• Single span concrete slab bridges on capped pile substructures
• Continuous slab bridges on capped pile substructures
• Concrete deck overlay projects
• Minor rehabilitation work involving concrete patching, deck joint rehabilitation, parapet safety regrading, or other structural repairs not requiring design computations

A Bridge Design Engineer is also responsible for the planning and design of bikeway/pedestrian bridges, low flow stream crossings, and drainage conduits (culvert pipes and three-sided/four-sided box culverts).

Additional responsibilities include conducting bridge hydraulic and scour analysis, structure type studies, FEMA floodplain analysis and permitting, Army Corps of Engineers permitting, utility coordination, and reviewing contractor material submittals.

This person will work closely with other technical staff at Choice One Engineering to assist in providing consulting engineering services to private clients, architects, national retailers, municipalities, universities, and local development clients. Interact daily with project teams in a multi-disciplinary and multi-office environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must have an EIT certification and be in the process of obtaining or already possess a P.E. license.
• Candidates should have 0-5 year(s) experience in bridge design.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Bridge Design Manual, Location and Design (L&D) Manual, Construction and Material Specifications, and Standard Construction Drawings is a benefit, but not required.
• Must possess traits of a very responsive person with a strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.
• Candidates should possess a continuous learning mindset.
• Must have the ability to interact with the public, clients, and reviewing agencies in a courteous manner.
• Working proficiency of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

Benefits

• Company ownership opportunities after three years of employment.
• Quarterly bonuses based on financial transparency.
• Office located in the Loveland/Cincinnati area.
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees.
• 401(k) match up to 5.5%.
• Invested in the growth of employees and encouragement to drive their own careers.