Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer

Thompson Engineering; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior structural engineer with extensive bridge design experience to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the safety and strength of bridge structures for various governmental projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in structural analysis tools like Open Bridge Software. The company is known for its leadership in infrastructure projects across the Southeast, providing a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful designs. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a difference in the engineering field, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a bridge design engineer.
• PE License required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis modeling and design for highway bridges.
• Collaborate with contractors and project managers on various projects.

Skills

Structural FEA Analysis

Open Bridge (LEAP)

MicroStation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Open Bridge Software (LEAP)

MicroStation

Job description

Thompson Engineering is seeking to add to its Structural Engineering Team with a senior engineer that has specific bridge design experience. This is a great opportunity for a structural engineer with specific experience and training in the design of bridges as it relates to federal, state, and local governmental projects. The primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety and strength of the structures that we design. The structural/bridge engineer is competent in all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering. Plans and conducts work requiring detailed knowledge, judgment, and technical capabilities in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of AASHTO codes and specified state transportation design procedures. The Structural Bridge Engineer will be capable of communicating and reporting evaluations in a technically accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

1. Structural analysis modeling and design to support a variety of projects. The primary focus is on design of state and local highway bridges. Additional structural engineering may include commercial building structures, industrial structures such as pipe racks and personnel access platforms, heavy civil foundations, bulkheads, piers, wharfs, retaining walls, and similar projects for a variety of public and private sector clients.
2. Familiarity with state bridge bureau design guidelines and specifications.
3. Working knowledge of and ability to utilize Open Bridge Software (LEAP) for the analysis of structural elements of bridges.
4. Choosing appropriate materials for projects to ensure structural durability.
5. Technical writing to support design reports, presentations, and client communication.
6. Delivering quality products.
7. Efficient time management to perform across multiple projects.
8. Collaboration with contractors and project managers.

Qualifications:

1. Degree - bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited university. Master's degree is a plus.
2. Years of Experience - 10+ years' experience as a bridge design engineer.
3. Licensure - PE License.
4. Skills/Software knowledge - Structural FEA Analysis, Open Bridge (LEAP), MicroStation, Microsoft products including Word and Excel.
5. Certifications - N/A
6. Physical requirements - Willing to work flexible schedules and overtime as needed. Must be able to operate a computer and sit for long periods of time.

About Us

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial, infrastructure, and community development. As a drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, and chemistry laboratory firm, we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet - literally - performing services along the Gulf Coast's rivers, bayous, and streams.

Today, Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines, coastlines, and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal markets. While we are still one of the first companies on project sites conducting environmental assessments, land surveys, and geotechnical studies, our design teams are close behind. We now deliver cutting-edge solutions to complex infrastructure and building requirements. And our project management and construction management services mean we are often one of the last teams to leave. From start to finish, we are a proven leader in the planning, design, and construction of major transportation, economic development, and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.