Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges & Civil Design (Iowa)

WHKS & Co; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WHKS & Co seeks a design engineer to apply expertise in structural and civil engineering projects across Iowa and surrounding states. You will work on transportation structures, including bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls, with a focus on design and project management.

The role requires a B.S. in civil engineering, a path to P.E. in Iowa, and 5+ years of structural design experience. You will collaborate with clients and staff to deliver quality plans and inspections.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• IDOT specs knowledge a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design.
• Iowa P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent computer and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and manage transportation-related structures including bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls.
• Perform preliminary design.
• Design steel, concrete, and pre-stressed concrete structures.
• Prepare construction plans and contract documents as well as perform observation services for existing structures and those under construction.
• Prepare scope, budget, and contracts for projects.
• Perform QC/QA reviews on plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clients and WHKS staff to solve challenging engineering tasks.
• Perform bridge inspections including field inspections, documenting structural conditions, and preparing inspection reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Team player

Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Iowa P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Designer

MathCad

RCPier

STAAD

MDX

Job description

WHKS & Co seeks a design engineer to apply expertise in structural and civil engineering projects across Iowa and surrounding states. You will work on transportation structures, including bridges, box culverts, and retaining walls, with a focus on design and project management.

The role requires a B.S. in civil engineering, a path to P.E. in Iowa, and 5+ years of structural design experience. You will collaborate with clients and staff to deliver quality plans and inspections.