Bridge Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Nashville, TN

12h

About The Position

As a Bridge Engineer-in-Training, you will assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects, coordinating with engineers, designers, technicians, and CADD personnel. You will participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex structures, and prepare and review reports, designs, preliminary and final plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. You will also collect and analyze data relevant to bridge design and inspections, perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analyses, develop finite element models for complex bridges and structures, and conduct bridge load rating analysis and compile related reports. Additionally, you will assist with quantity calculations and cost estimating for bridge projects, and communicate and interact with project team members, clients, review agencies, and other stakeholders, assisting in resolving complex issues such as conflicting design requirements or coordination challenges. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering; emphasis or concentration in structures is preferred
1 to 4 years of experience in bridge design engineering, including work on complex structures, finite element analysis, seismic analysis, and design
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and techniques with familiarity of AASHTO guidelines
Experience developing and modifying Mathcad programs
Proficiency with bridge engineering software such as LEAP Bridge
Refined analysis skills with MIDAS, CSiBridge, or other finite element analysis software
Expertise in MicroStation V8i, InRoads, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.) certification required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Bridge inspection experience or certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects, coordinating with engineers, designers, technicians, and CADD personnel
Participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex structures
Prepare and review reports, designs, preliminary and final plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; recommend additions, deletions, and substitutions when appropriate
Collect and analyze data relevant to bridge design and inspections
Perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analyses
Develop finite element models for complex bridges and structures
Conduct bridge load rating analysis and compile related reports
Assist with quantity calculations and cost estimating for bridge projects
Communicate and interact with project team members, clients, review agencies, and other stakeholders; assist in resolving complex issues such as conflicting design requirements or coordination challenges