Structural Bridge Engineer - Transportation

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer in Jackson, MS. This role involves designing and analyzing transportation structures, including bridges, while ensuring compliance with legal and design codes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, preferably 6+ years of experience, and P.E. licensure. This position offers a collaborative work environment and involves both office and field work, providing a chance to work on various bridge design projects across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee required.
• Ability to create and interpret technical sketches and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and specifications for bridge engineering projects.
• Participate in design, analysis, and inspection of bridge structures.
• Develop construction plans and engineering reports for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Bridge design proficiency

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Microstation

OpenBridge

AASHTOWare BrR

LEAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Transportation group is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their Gulf Region. This role may be based in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, or Nashville, TN.

We seek a team player who desires a highly collaborative work environment, has excellent client and communication skills, and strong design capabilities. We seek a candidate with expertise with Transportation structures, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for a project. A Structural Bridge Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include typical projects including development of construction plans, specifications, cost estimate, engineering reports and studies for infrastructure projects, including bridges, transportation related structures, and other structural elements.

This is an opportunity to be involved in a variety of aspects when it comes to bridges such as design, analysis, load rating, inspection, and rehabilitation/repair. Additionally, Stantec integrates skills and resources throughout North America, offering opportunities to work on bridge assignments throughout the country.

The Stantec bridge group in Louisiana has been involved in complex bridge design projects for the LADOTD and MDOT on projects such as an urban corridor with trapezoidal girders in Lafayette, LA; a curved steel plate girder interchange in Gulfport, MS; a navigational channel crossing in Lake Charles, LA; and a design-build delivery of an airport interchange in Kenner, LA.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical proficiency in relevant areas of bridge design, understanding of various design methods, and a thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficient in Microstation, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, LEAP, and other relevant design software.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues, and solutions to others.
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Position will work in both an office and field setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Masters degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience working with LADOTD, MDOT, and/or TDOT.
• P.E. license in Louisiana, Mississippi, and/or Tennessee.
• Possess or able to obtain Certified Bridge Inspector status

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | LA | Baton Rouge
Organization: BC‑2018 Transpt‑US Gulf
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.