Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Merrifield, VA, to enhance its transportation design practice. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering and over 10 years of experience in bridge projects. Responsibilities include managing engineering tasks, mentoring staff, and performing structural designs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to design a range of transportation-related structures, including bridges and retaining walls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working on bridge transportation projects.
• VA PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Design-Build experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural elements on design projects.
• Mentor and direct staff engineers.
• Perform structural analysis and develop designs.

Skills

Bridge transportation projects experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer in our Fairfax, VA office to grow and strengthen our transportation design practice. The team player we seek must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis on Structural Engineering) and 10+ years of experience delivering structural and bridge projects for VDOT, MSHA, and/or other state and local agencies. Understanding of the current state of practice for design-build projects preferred. The successful candidate will design simple and complex bridges (primarily of steel and concrete construction) and a variety of transportation related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures and other ancillary structures). Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widening, and bridge rehabilitation. The candidate will be responsible for and complete all phases of structural project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports.

Successfully leading a team of structural engineers as well as coordinating with other project disciplines and clients will be required to complete assignments. The ability to interact well with clients, contractors, client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and the marketing team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the structural elements on design and design-build projects.
• Assign tasks to engineers and provide technical assistance/guidance.
• Mentor, coach, and direct staff engineers.
• Perform structural analysis and develop structure designs, construction plans, cost estimates, reports and technical specifications.
• Assist with the preparation of project schedules and budgets.
• Perform QC reviews of design documentation and plans prepared by staff engineers and other consultants.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and design-build contractors.

Required Skills & Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred).
• 10+ years of experience working on bridge transportation projects.
• VA PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Design-Build experience is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong desire to be a key contributor in an outstanding team of industry-leading professionals.

*Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.*

EEO Statement

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.