Senior Bridge Design Engineer

WSB and Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer in Florida to lead structural design on FDOT projects and multi-disciplinary teams. You will perform calculations, develop plans, and support design through construction.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program, a Florida PE license with 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in Midas Civil, OpenBridge, MDX and MicroStation/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 3+ years of experience on FDOT Bridge projects.
• Florida PE license with 6+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (Midas Civil) and familiarity with Bentley OpenBridge, AASHTOWare, and MDX.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design.
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects from proposal to construction.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs.
• Develop and review reports to identify engineering solutions.
• Provide technical assistance to engineers, contractors, public officials, and others.
• Deliver professional presentations and participate in client meetings.
• Quality review of structural calculations and contract documents.
• Stay current with industry practices and integrate innovation into design.

Skills

FDOT bridge experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Excellent organization

Independent initiative

40 hours per week

Education

ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering program

Tools

Midas Civil

Bentley OpenBridge

AASHTOWare Bridge Rating

MDX

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Bridge Design Engineer

Job Description

Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Senior Bridge Design Engineer to join our growing team in Florida and help deliver innovative bridge solutions that connect communities and support critical transportation infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who is eager to advance their career while working on complex, high-impact projects in Florida and across the United States. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you'll contribute to the design of structures that make a lasting difference, leveraging the latest engineering practices and technologies to solve real-world challenges.

WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and we've built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond today's challenges to the opportunities of tomorrow. Our team is empowered to innovate, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact in an environment that values both personal and professional growth. If you are a Structural Engineer with FDOT experience who shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, we invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do

• Perform structural calculations, modeling, analysis, and design
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects from proposal stage, through design, and design services during construction
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs
• Develop, prepare and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions
• Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineer, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and others as needed
• Deliver professional presentations
• Participation in meetings with clients and project team members
• Conduct quality review of structural calculations and contract documents
• Stay up-to-date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design

What you will bring

• Bachelors degree in civil, or structural engineering is required from an ABET accredited university
• 3+ years of experience working on FDOT Bridge projects (state or local agency)
• Professional Engineers licenses in Florida with 6+ years of experience
• Proficiency in structural analysis programs such as Midas Civil and familiarity with industry software such as Bentley OpenBridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, and MDX
• Proficiency in structural detailing in MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• Enthusiastic, can-do attitude, and strong team work ethic
• Good organization skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team and exercise independent initiative
• Ability to work 40 hours a week
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, occasional travel or field visits may be required to support
• Open to remote candidates residing in Florida, with experience working on FDOT projects

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Benefits

• Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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