Senior Bridge and Structures Engineer

HNTB Corporation

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An engineering firm in Detroit is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee design projects involving transportation structures. This role requires excellent technical knowledge, a degree in engineering, and significant experience. The candidate will mentor a team, manage project scopes, and ensure quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bridge design and proficiency in specialized engineering software. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

8 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's degree, or 7 years for Master's, or 6 years for PhD.
Experience in the design of bridges and other transportation structures is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design calculations and engineering reports.
Mentor and train design staff, overseeing project delivery.
Coordinate technical aspects with clients and partners.
Develop scope of work and manage technical deliverables across disciplines.
Coordinate with client counterparts and team members to ensure project success.

Skills

Technical knowledge in multidisciplinary projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management and leadership skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Mentoring and training abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

CSi Bridge

LARSA 4D

STAAD

Midas Civil

LEAP Bridge Concrete

AASHTOWare BrR

PG Super

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can invest in a career that is meaningful and rewarding while making a difference for Michigan communities that matter to all of us. As part of a nationwide firm, HNTB Michigan has delivered solutions for some of the largest and most innovative infrastructure projects across the state. With our historic growth and several office locations across the state, it is an exciting time to join our team of passionate professionals and employee owners working to build a better tomorrow.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects involving bridges and other transportation structures such as retaining walls, towers, and tunnels. Consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross‑discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of other engineering staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train design staff in a team of up to 5 engineers.

What You’ll Do

Uses senior‑level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.
Responsible for the discipline‑specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.
Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.
Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.
Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.
Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi‑disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects.
Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects on complex or unusual engineering projects.
Recruits, hires, develops and retains staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession. Coordinates schedules and approves timecards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or
Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or
PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring

Excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multidisciplinary projects including the ability to consider the impact of design decisions on the cost, fabrication, and construction of bridges and other transportation structures.
Prioritizes tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver projects that are of high quality, on‑time, and within budget and scope.
Vision beyond the task at hand and anticipates risks and effects of their actions.
Understands and supports the objectives that are responsible for successful project delivery, recognizing how multiple disciplines influence project development.
Ability to apply an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.
Uses refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions, knowing what tools to use for effective solutions and optimal outcomes on projects.

What We Prefer

Master’s degree in Engineering
10 years of relevant experience in the design of bridges and other transportation structures
Professional Engineer (PE) License in Michigan or PE Licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed in Michigan within 6 months
Strong reputation and client relationships in the Michigan transportation market
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with CSi Bridge, LARSA 4D, STAAD, Midas Civil, LEAP Bridge Concrete, AASHTOWare BrR, PG Super, and OpenBridge Modeler
Experience with MDOT bridge and structure design
Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications
Desire to mentor young staff