Structural Engineer bridge 3 5 years exp

Coffman Engineers Inc.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Burlington, WA is seeking a Structural Engineer with 3-5 years of bridge experience. The role involves managing and designing various bridge projects, networking with a diverse clientele, and collaborating within a team. Candidates should hold a BSCE with a bridge/structural emphasis and have relevant experience. The expected annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $110,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience with bridge design.
• Professional Engineer License required.
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and designing bridge projects.
• Network with clients from private, local, and federal agencies.
• Work in a predominantly office-based role with fieldwork when necessary.

Skills

Bridge design

Seismic assessment

Load ratings

Repairs and rehabilitations

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (bridge/structural emphasis)

MSCE preferred (bridge/structural emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

PGSuper

Risa 3D

MathCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer with three to five years of bridge experience for employment in our Burlington, WA office with the opportunity to support our Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, and Portland offices. Our primary marketplace is Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with other potential opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will be independent, self‑motivated, energetic team player who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm.

The successful candidate for this position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes and complexity. The candidate will have the ability to network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state, and federal agencies.

The work is predominantly office based. However, some work in the field will be required at times. Working in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and aerial lift platforms.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• A BSCE degree with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering. MSCE preferred with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering.
• Three to five years of experience with bridge design, seismic assessment, in‑service inspection, bridge load ratings, repairs, and rehabilitations
• Professional Engineer License
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and any Department of Transportation (WSDOT, ITD or ODOT) bridge design, bridge standard details, bridge design manuals or construction standards and protocols (preferred)
• Experience with computer analysis software systems including AutoCAD, PGSuper, Risa 3D, MathCAD, and Bluebeam Revu (preferred)
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• Experience working as part of a multi‑discipline design team (preferred)
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn.

Expected annual salary of $85,000- $110,000.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman’s Burlington office is located in a newly renovated space that is easily accessible from anywhere in the Northern Washington counties, and is a short drive from Bellingham, WA. Burlington offers a different quality of life being minutes from the famous tulip farms, and we have many state and national parks to explore! Our team of talented engineers work on exciting projects with many of them in Seattle and also the local area. Our team of engineers can provide one‑on‑one mentorship to help develop your technical abilities as well as foster professional growth. Join us.

Coffman At A Glance:

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi‑discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News‑Record, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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