Senior Load Rating Engineer

Hardesty & Hanover; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

A trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm is seeking a Senior Load Rating Engineer to lead bridge load ratings and structural analyses in New Haven, CT. This role demands extensive experience in bridge engineering and the ability to manage teams across locations, ensuring compliance with various regulations, while providing technical direction and oversight. With a competitive salary, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and engagement in an innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Proficiency with engineering software and CAD tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load ratings.
• Conduct engineering computations and prepare reports.
• Serve as the responsible charge of a team of engineers.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and team collaboration.

Skills

Bridge engineering experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Business development skills

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

MIDAS

STAAD

LARSA

CSiBridge

Sap2000

Autodesk CAD

Bentley CAD

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Load Rating Engineer to join our New Haven, CT team.

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Load Rating Engineer to lead and perform bridge load ratings and structural analysis tasks in support of regional bridge inspection and design projects. This role will oversee both bridge inspection load ratings and bridge design load ratings for a varied client base in the H&H Northeast Region 1 and Region 2 markets.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load ratings and structural analysis in compliance with CTDOT and NYCDOT requirements.
• Perform Level 1 and Level 2 load ratings as required by specific client needs.
• Conduct engineering computations, prepare load rating reports, and develop demand models and capacity computations using owner-specific modeling and design software.
• Serve as the responsible charge of a team of load rating engineers; provide technical direction, guidance, and supervision to technicians, mid-level, and entry-level engineers.
• Develop staff training plans within established budgets.
• Coordinate with project managers to manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, QA/QC activities, and team collaboration.
• Oversee and review analysis methodologies, model development, calculations, reports, and memorandums.
• Manage teams distributed across multiple offices.
• Participate in or direct field verification visits as needed.
• Engage in professional societies, including presenting and attending conferences.
• Travel between regional offices, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience; preference for candidates with 5+ years in bridge load rating or structural modeling.
• Completion of FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training (e.g., NHI “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”).
• Completion of, or registration for, FHWA courses NHI-130092 and NHI-130095 (preference for completed).
• Knowledge of CTDOT and CTDOT Design & Load Rating Manuals and AASHTO Standards.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS, STAAD, LARSA, CSiBridge, and/or Sap2000.
• Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley CAD software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in CT (or ability to obtain). Preference given to candidates with a Structural Engineer (SE) license.

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package,
and 401(k).