Structural Bridge Engineer

Farnsworth Group Inc.; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented group of engineers to design and manage transportation structural engineering projects that have a meaningful impact on communities. This position offers an opportunity to lead and mentor while working on complex bridge designs. The firm values work-life balance and fosters a positive work environment, making it a great place to grow your career. If you are passionate about structural engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of bridge engineering experience with advanced structures.
• Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage Transportation Structural Team staff.
• Lead designs for complex bridge design projects.

Skills

Bridge Engineering

Structural Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Masters in Structural Engineering

Tools

Bentley CONNECT

OpenBridge Designer

RISA-3D

Mathcad Prime

Enercalc

Job description

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in one of the below posting locations. In this role, you will be responsible for working collaboratively within a team to help design, manage, and deliver technically excellent Transportation Structural Engineering projects that serve local and nationwide clients.

Posting Location(s) for this role: Belleville, IL; Bloomington, IL; Champaign, IL; Chicago, IL; Effingham, IL; Lisle, IL; Peoria, IL; Pontiac, IL; Springfield, IL; Tinley Park, IL; St. Louis, MO; Nashville, TN

Job Activities:

• Serve as a strong, technical resource to help mentor, manage, and provide QC/QA for Transportation Structural Team staff
• Serve as an Engineer-of-Record including lead/perform designs for typical, advanced typical, and complex bridge design projects
• Perform and/or supervise structural planning, analysis, and design for structural aspects of transportation projects
• Technical supervision and management of bridge staff on design projects that could include steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, substructures, foundations, box culverts, retaining and noise walls, interchange or river structures for highway and railway bridge projects
• Serve as a client and project manager (communications, scope, schedule, budget, and quality) on transportation structure projects, and supervise other structural staff in the performance of engineering tasks
• Provide QC/QA related to structure designs and projects
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals and statements of qualifications

Specific Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering
• Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• 8+ years of bridge engineering experience including experience with advanced typical structures
• Engineer-of-Record with hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design including codes, calculations, technical reports, and final structural contract documents
• Knowledge and experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Solid communications skills and willingness to work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable sharing technical knowledge, and mentoring less experienced staff
• 5+ years of experience working with IDOT and/or Tollway Facility Bridge projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex and/or railroad structures
• Masters in Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project management and Client Management skills and experience
• NHI certification for Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: Bentley CONNECT, OpenBridge Designer (LEAP Bridge Steel, LEAP Bridge Concrete, and/or RM Bridge), LEAP CONSYS, LPile, Eriksson Culvert, AASHTOWare BrR, RISA-3D, SPW911, Mathcad Prime, Enercalc, BlueBeam, or other Finite Element or Foundation analysis/design software

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.

Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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