Bridge Design Engineer
About The Position
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services. JMT's growing Structures Team is seeking to add a dynamic Bridge Project Engineer to their Richmond, Virginia Office. This position will provide a variety of bridge design experiences, giving a well-rounded opportunity for professional development and growth. The Bridge Design Engineer will design bridge and transportation structures of varying complexity in accordance with AASHTO and VDOT Specifications. The Bridge Design Engineer will receive general supervision from the Project Manager and will work closely with Professional Engineers.
Requirements
- Ability to work on multiple project assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments as required.
- Ability to write, speak, and communicate clearly.
- Ability to design structures with varying levels of complexity.
- Ability to analyze statically determinate and indeterminate structures and bridges.
- Knowledge of structural design principles for steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete for both superstructure and substructure components.
Nice To Haves
- Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.
Responsibilities
- Structural analysis and design calculations for bridges (steel plate girders, prestressed concrete beams, foundations, etc.), retaining walls, bridge repairs, and ancillary structures (traffic signals, overhead sign structures, etc.).
- Preparing structural plan details in accordance with VDOT and industry standards, while also considering requirements from other disciplines (survey, roadway, drainage, etc.)
- Preliminary design reports, which summarize and compare different structural alternatives depending on the project.
- Quantity and cost estimate development.
- Construction submittal reviews, including RFI’s and shop drawings.
- Assist with alternative studies
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to complete a task
- Perform design computations
- Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Assist with the field inspection of existing structures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
