Project Engineer - Bridge - Chelmsford, MA

Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer. Candidates should have 5+ years of structural bridge design experience and a PE license in the region. Responsibilities include solving technical challenges on significant projects, mentoring staff, and developing project budgets. The firm offers a collaborative environment with career support and pathways for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural bridge design experience required.
• Current PE in NH, MA, ME, or VT necessary.
• Experience with municipal bridge projects preferred.
• Experience with MaineDOT, NHDOT, VTrans or MassDOT and municipal bridges.
• Sponsorship not offered; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical challenges on significant projects.
• Provide updates and recommendations on project budget and schedule.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior engineers.
• Understand client organization, key people, and expectations.
• Share best practices to improve performance and efficiency.
• Develop person-hour estimates and budgets with senior staff.
• Lead a small team for moderately complex projects.
• Assist in proposals and development.
• Provide coaching to entry-level staff; conduct site visits.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Skills

Structural bridge design

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

BS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Bridge Structural Analysis Programs

MathCad

BlueBeam

Job description

Overview

Hoyle Tanner has an immediate opening for a Bridge Project Engineer in our Transportation Division. Let us help you achieve your career goals by providing you with specific career pathways, mentoring and financial support for certifications. If you have 5+ years of structural bridge design experience, this is your job!

Location: Chelmsford, MA. A short 27 miles from Boston, our office is centrally located just south of the confluence of US Route 3, Route 495, and the Lowell Connector, with a stop along the MBTA’s Lowell bus route 15, and a short drive from the Lowell and Billerica commuter rail stops. This office is located along the developing Route 129 corridor in Chelmsford.

Responsibilities

• Have a primary role in an integrated, multi-disciplined team that solves technical challenges on projects of significant scope, size, and difficulty.
• Complete assignments accurately and on time with limited direction from the Project Manager
• Develop an understanding of project budget, scope of services, project development, project schedule and provide updates and recommendations to the Project Manager in maintaining schedule and budget
• Understand the client's organization, key people, and client expectations.
• Share best practices to improve performance and efficiency of self and team
• Develop person-hour estimates and budgets with guidance from senior staff
• Lead a small team for moderately complex projects
• Assist in proposal efforts and development
• Provide coaching, mentoring and feedback to develop entry-level and staff engineers, peers, and others as needed
• Conduct site visits and participate in or lead meetings with clients/contractors
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and presentation skills for deliverables, proposals, and presentation in a public setting (for clients or at seminars/conferences)

Requirements

• BS (MS preferred) Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
• Current PE in NH, MA, ME, or VT
• Experience with MaineDOT, NHDOT, VTrans or MassDOT and municipal bridge projects
• Experience with the software and programs which include AutoCAD, Microstation, Bridge Structural Analysis Programs, MathCad, BlueBeam, etc.
• Salary is contingent on experience

Hoyle Tanner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Hoyle Tanner does not currently offer sponsorship and participates in E-Verify. All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering