Engineer III - Structures

Modjeski and Masters, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Experienced Engineer III – Structures to design and evaluate bridges. You will perform analyses, ensure code compliance, and contribute to proposals and drawings.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, coordinating with clients and subconsultants, and presenting project updates at conferences. Travel up to 60 days/year is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4 years related bridge design experience.
• Alternatively, Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering with 3 years related bridge design experience.
• Requires PE license and knowledge of engineering codes and standards; CAD skills.

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.
• Perform structural design of foundation, substructure and superstructure of a bridge.
• Prepare proposal documents including technical details, goals, 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 on software 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.

Skills

Bridge design

Construction techniques

Materials science

Hydraulics

Safety standards

Project management

CAD

Engineering codes & standards

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: New Orleans LA - New Orleans, LA 70163, Position Type: Full Time, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.