Structural Bridge Engineer

LJB Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Bridge Design Engineer to join their South Portland office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of their bridge practice in Maine. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit, bringing innovative ideas to the team. You will have the chance to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and make a significant impact on the firm's success. If you are a motivated professional looking for new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexibility

Mobility

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of bridge/culvert design experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team on structural analysis and design of bridges.
• Lead bridge projects, managing schedules, costs, and budgets.

Skills

Bridge Design

Structural Analysis

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Maine PE license

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation/ORD

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

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LJB Engineering is a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with four main business lines which include: Transportation, Land Development/Public Utilities, Buildings Structural Design, and Safety/Fall Protection Design/Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We are currently seeking a Structural Bridge Design Engineer to join our South Portland, Maine office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building and expanding our bridge practice in Maine. In this role, you will have an immediate impact on our firm as we strive to provide the best solutions for our clients. We are looking for a motivated professional with a forward-thinking mindset, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas, a professional attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Annual Compensation: $81,000 – 120,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with team with structural analysis and/or design of bridges (including steel beam, prestressed concrete beam, concrete slab, pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, grade separations, stream crossings, bridge hydraulic analysis, bridge rehabilitations, bridge feasibility studies, bridge structure type studies, bridge load ratings, railroad bridges, and design-build pursuits).
• Lead bridge projects and coordinate tasks as a bridge task coordinator.
• Support teams in other offices with structural bridge design and plan production tasks.
• Lead bridge projects and coordinate tasks as a bridge task coordinator, managing project schedules, costs, and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform quality control for structural/bridge plan sets.
• Develop technical memorandums, specifications, feasibility studies, evaluations, and reports, and support proposal development.
• Other duties as assigned.

STRUCTURAL BRIDGE ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Civil Engineering required. Structural emphasis preferred.
• Maine PE license is a plus. Successful candidates will have their PE or the ability to obtain PE within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of bridge/culvert design experience, required.
• Maine DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of Maine DOT design guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation.
• Relationships with ME DOT, municipalities and other DOTs, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CAD plan development, MicroStation/ORD preferred.

LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

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