Structural Bridge Engineer

Volkert, Inc.; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support our Southeast Region across Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or Chipley, FL.

You will perform structural design and analysis for highway bridges, steel and concrete elements, and prepare drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation, and AutoCAD, collaborating with roadway and drainage teams to ensure compliant documentation. Candidates must have a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent
• 5–10 years of bridge design experience
• Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
• PE license required
• FDOT experience required
• Experience with Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; Volkert adheres to federal guidelines including testing for substances such as marijuana

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of structural engineering principles
• Design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
• Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs
• Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for materials, predominantly steel and concrete
• Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway and drainage to perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
• Work collaboratively as part of our Southeast Region Structures Team

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Open Bridge

Leap Bridge

MicroStation

AutoCAD

CSI Bridge

AASHTO BrR

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or Chipley, FL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of structural engineering principles
• Projects may include design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
• Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs
• Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and concrete
• Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway and drainage to perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
• Work collaboratively as part of our Southeast Region Structures Team

What You Need To Have

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design
• Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
• PE required
• FDOT experience required
• Familiarity with bridge design and analysis software such as Open Bridge and/or Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, AASHTO BrR, other bridge analysis software
• Experience with preparing drawings in Open Bridge, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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