Senior Bridge Engineer

Davita Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Texas is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to oversee bridge design and analysis projects in the Southwest Region. This role involves supervising calculations, reviewing design details, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring projects meet budget and schedule constraints. Ideal candidates have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in bridge design, and exhibit excellent communication and project management skills. Join a firm dedicated to sustainability and innovative infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in bridge design.
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.).
• TxDOT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for bridge design.
• Review calculations and design details developed by others.
• Supervise and mentor Structural EITs and Interns.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

OpenBridge Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
• Review calculations and design details developed by others
• Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
• Review construction related submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in bridge design
• TxDOT experience is strongly preferred
• Skilled in the use of OpenBridge Designer
• Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
• Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
• Familiarity of TxDOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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