Senior Bridge Engineer

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading structural engineering firm as a Senior Bridge Engineer, offering opportunities for career growth and a chance to lead various projects focused on NHDOT and municipal specifications. This role requires significant experience in bridge design and management, alongside strong collaborative and leadership skills. Emphasizing a supportive and communicative work culture, the firm aims to excel in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• PE licensure required in NH.
• 10 or more years of experience in bridge engineering design.
• Experience with bridge load rating is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and engineering, from conception to completion.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage their queries.
• Mentor junior personnel and support team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

AASHTOWare

Bentley Open Bridge

MicroStation

Csi Bridge

MDX

Job description

Senior Bridge Engineer (Transportation)

Are you looking to advance your career in structural engineering leadership and take the next step by leading projects and teams in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership for various structural projects in New England, focusing on NHDOT and NH municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place for you!

GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, starting with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.

About the Job:

GPI is seeking a full-time Senior Structural Engineer for our New England branch based in Wilmington or Boston, MA, Medford, Salem, or Portsmouth, NH. GPI offers flexible work schedules with the ability to split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the design of bridges for NHDOT and other state DOTs in New England and other local agencies. We seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn and mentor others, the willingness to work collaboratively with our team, and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects. We are currently designing multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structures. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, including structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams. With a strong backlog and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.

Responsibilities:

• Project design and engineering, from conception to completion, including proposal preparation, design and construction documents, and construction administration under the guidance of senior managers
• Actively participating in expanding our engineering operations and boosting our market reach
• Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients while retaining and improving current client relationships
• Apply engineering principles and produce high-quality deliverables
• Prepare calculations and design documents, including the assembly of plans and specifications for public advertisement and bidding
• Ability to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnel
• Develop contract specifications and preparation of contract bid documents
• Review design criteria using relevant codes and standards
• Perform and review calculations using various software and/or hand calculations
• Communicate effectively and proactively address client queries
• Interface with other internal technical disciplines
• Participate in relevant meetings and prepare progress reports
• Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for project engineering deliverables
• Follow required checking procedures, identify issues and develop appropriate solutions
• Develop and supervise the preparation of cost estimates for construction documents
• Attend project meetings and participate in project site visits when required
• Nurture strong client relationships through open and regular communication
• Provide long-term vision, goals, and strategy for the department
• Provide mentoring, oversight, and guidance for GPIs New England structural team leaders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master's degree a plus)
• PE licensure required in NH
• 10 or more years of meaningful experience related to bridge engineering design and management
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills
• Preliminary and final design and plan production experience
• Bridge load rating experience is an additional benefit
• Proficient with relevant software such as MS Office, AutoCAD, and AASHTOWare; familiarity with Bentley Open Bridge, MicroStation, Csi Bridge, and MDX is desired
• Proficiency in finite element modeling is desired
• Sound knowledge of AASHTO and state DOT Standard Specifications
• Knowledge of state DOT Locally Administered Federal Aid project process for highway and bridge projects is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• NHDOT experience preferred