Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge

Engineer-SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineer-SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structure & Bridge Engineer to provide technical oversight on maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of complex bridges. Located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, this role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a valid Professional Engineer's license.

You will manage projects and direct structural health monitoring while communicating with various stakeholders. Qualifications include experience in bridge design and a strong knowledge of structural engineering principles and software applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Cost estimation skills

Construction plan interpretation

Project management

Structural design plan production

Civil engineering principles

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Soil mechanics

Software proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field

Valid Professional Engineer's license

Tools

Automated engineering and design software

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge

We’re seeking an Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge with experience in cable-stayed segmental bridge analysis to provide technical oversight of the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation associated with complex bridges. You will direct and coordinate structural health monitoring systems and research projects. This position is located in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Contact Name: Jarita Taylor or [e-mail]

Job Description: Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs. Serve as responsible-charge engineer in the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications to prepare plans. Compute dimensions and quantities of materials. Provide construction support and direction regarding construction and maintenance of structures and bridges. Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Review plans prepared by others to ensure correctness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.
• Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation.
• Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures.
• Experience managing projects and consultant contracts.
• Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications.
• Experience using MS Office, bridge design, and MicroStation software.