Senior Bridge Engineer

Volkert; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join their innovative team in Texas. This role involves designing and supervising bridge and transportation structures while ensuring compliance with various standards. With a commitment to sustainability and employee ownership, this company offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that positively impact communities. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wellness incentives

Employer-Paid Life / AD&D insurance

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and analysis for designing bridge structures.
• Supervise and mentor Structural EITs and Interns.

Skills

Bridge Design

MicroStation

Load Ratings

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

Bridge Design Software

MicroStation

Job description

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 MicroStation
• 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
• 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 environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectively- verbal and writtenBe able to multi-task in a team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work / life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• 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

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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