Engineer III - Structures

Modjeski-and-Master; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. seeks an Engineer III – Structures in New Orleans, LA, with bridge design experience. The role involves analysis of deflection, stress and strain, and ensuring code compliance using Finite Element Analysis.

The engineer will design foundations and superstructure, prepare proposals, cost estimates, and construction specifications. Travel nationally is possible; mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients and subconsultants is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 3 years' bridge exp preferred.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete performance evaluations of bridges through analysis of deflection, stress and strain.
• Ensure compliance of bridge code within all designs.
• Use Finite Element Analysis to ensure structural integrity of designs.
• Prepare proposal documents incl technical details, goals and timeline and project budget.
• Draft construction specifications and special provisions for projects.
• Prepare construction cost estimates for bridge projects.
• Act as mentor to Engineer in Training employees.
• Provide guidance to more junior engineers ensuring thorough understanding of software programs used for structural analysis.
• Review and check structural shop drawings submitted by others on the team.
• Work with clients, subconsultants, contractors and fabricators under Project Manager supervision.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Provide official stamp for personally prepared engineering documents following state specific requirements.
• Present projects during conferences in collaboration with Senior Engineers.

Skills

Construction techniques

Materials science

Hydraulics

Safety standards

Project management

CAD

Engineering codes & standards

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Engineer III – Structures for Modjeski and Masters, Inc. to work at our New Orleans, LA loc. May telecommute up to 3 days/week.Complete performance evaluations of bridges through analysis of deflection, stress and strain. Ensure compliance of bridge code within all designs. Use Finite Element Analysis to ensure structural integrity of designs. Perform structural design of foundation, substructure and superstructure of a bridge. Prepare proposal documents incl technical details, goals and timeline and project budget. Draft construction specifications and special provisions for projects. Prepare construction cost estimates for bridge projects. Act as mentor to Engineer in Training employees. Provide guidance to more junior engineers ensuring thorough understanding of software programs used for structural analysis. Review and check structural shop drawings submitted by others on team. Work with clients, subconsultants, contractors and fabricators under Project Manager supervision. Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. Provide official stamp for personally prepared engineering documents following state specific requirements. Present projects during conferences in collaboration with Senior Engineers.National travel to conferences, trainings and client sites and local travel for site visits is possible, not to exceed 60 days per year or 5 days in a single trip.May undergo background checks including drug screen.Must have Bachelors in Civil or Structural Engineering, 4 years rel exp working on bridge-related design projects, and required skills (4 years exp). Alternatively, must have Masters in Civil or Structural Engineering, 3 years rel exp working on bridge-related design projects, and required skills (3 years exp).Required skills include: construction techniques, materials science, and hydraulics; safety standards; project management; CAD; and relevant engineering codes and standards.Requires PE license.Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.Visit modjeski.com/careers to apply.