Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Parsons

Boston, Northern (MA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 88,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Flexible schedules
ESOP / 401(k)

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our expanding Bridge groups in Boston, MA or Hartford, CT. You will work on large projects that transform urban fabric, leading design and analysis for road, highway and transit bridges with collaboration across disciplines.

You should bring 8+ years of experience, a BS in Civil Engineering (structural), and preference for PE licensure. Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and bridge design software is expected.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of related work experience.
  • BS in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
  • MS in Structural Engineering is desirable.
  • Professional Engineer registration preferred.
  • Knowledge of state Bridge Design Manuals desirable.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Leadership and emotional intelligence skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design engineering of bridges and structures for road, highway and transit systems in MA and New England.
  • Perform complex engineering tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Extract engineering information from CAD drawings.
  • Prepare engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys and designs.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications and materials for procurement and construction.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines and departments.
  • Prepare requisitions for equipment and materials.
  • Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses.
  • Prepare and issue specifications and data sheets for construction.
  • Provide technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters and junior engineers.

Skills

Senior experience
Leadership
Emotional intelligence
PE license
Bridge manuals

Education

BS Civil Eng (structural)
MS Structural Eng (desirable)

Tools

MS Office
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Bridge design software

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Bridge groups in Boston, MA or Hartford, CT. If you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team working on large projects that change the urban fabric of communities, this opportunity is for you. We are looking for candidates with the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. We design and build Arch Bridges, Beam Bridges, Cantilever Bridges, Suspension Bridge, Cable-Stayed Bridges, Tied-Arch Bridges, and Truss Bridges.

Responsibilities:
  • Work will include design engineering of bridges and structures for road & highway and transit systems in MA, and the New England region.
  • Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
  • Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.
  • Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
  • Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
  • Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
  • Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
  • Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
  • Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
  • Provides technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
  • May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking, and improved results.
Qualifications:
  • 8 or more years of related work experience.
  • 4-year degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis
  • MS in Structural Engineering is desirable.
  • Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of some stateBridge Design Manuals is highly desirable.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office, industry standard bridge design and analysis software, and AutoCAD or Microstation is preferred.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Good leadership and emotional intelligence skills.
Security Clearance Requirement:

None

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions - and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range:

$88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest

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