Senior Bridge Engineer – Pedestrian Bridges (US Projects)

Buro Happold; Boston, New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to

401k with company match

License reimbursements

Global network access

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our US region, based in Boston (also in Chicago, LA, or NY). You will lead pedestrian bridge design projects, coordinate with clients and architects, and mentor junior staff on technically challenging assignments.

The role requires 5+ years in bridge engineering, strong BIM skills (REVIT), and a proactive, collaborative approach. A PE is desirable, and knowledge of US Building/Mframe Codes is essential. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience of innovative bridge engineering design (pedestrian bridge experience preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) desirable.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US Building and Material Codes.
• Good working experience with BIM tools such as REVIT.
• Proactive ability to take the initiative, learn, and be creative in a team environment.
• Experience using computation design methods, using Rhino, Grasshopper is a bonus but a willingness to learn will serve you well as we offer plenty of opportunity to progress with these tools.
• Ability to multi-task, effectively manage time, and maintain ongoing project focus.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, architects and other Buro Happold Engineers and/or design team members as part of a dedicated and skilled team
• Provide detailed engineering designs, drawings, documents, specifications, and act as job leader on projects as required
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new work. Set up and manage job/project administrative systems, including planning and monitoring job resourcing/expenditure (adjusting these as necessary)
• Continually ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client’s best interests and that Buro Happold policy is in keeping with current legislation
• Work competently on an independent basis
• Mentor and assist junior engineers

Skills

Bridge design

Pedestrian bridges

Team collaboration

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

REVIT

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our US region, based in Boston (also in Chicago, LA, or NY). You will lead pedestrian bridge design projects, coordinate with clients and architects, and mentor junior staff on technically challenging assignments.

The role requires 5+ years in bridge engineering, strong BIM skills (REVIT), and a proactive, collaborative approach. A PE is desirable, and knowledge of US Building/Mframe Codes is essential. We offer competitive salary and benefits.