Bridge Engineer

Olsson•Fayetteville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Olsson is looking for a motivated mid-to-senior level structural engineer to join our bridge and roadway team in either Fayetteville or Little Rock, AR. Our bridge group works on a wide range of projects including bridge and retaining walls, dams, storm and traffic structures, inspections, rehabilitations, load ratings, and assisting with construction engineering services. We facilitate designs on transportation projects that include grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings for public and private clients throughout the Midwest. You will be able to collaborate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and stormwater engineers on projects that make a positive impact in our community while simultaneously offering you the ability to grow and pick up a wide array of skills. You'll have opportunities to get involved with project management, marketing, proposals, client development, and mentoring technical staff. You'll manage projects from concept through construction making decisions on engineering problems and select the appropriate structural solutions that are cost-effective and constructible while working with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians. Occasional travel for site visits or inspection work may occur. We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Fayetteville or Little Rock, AR office locations.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to contribute and work well on a team
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis or a closely related field
Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Familiarity with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, Lpile, SPColumn, MDX)
Skilled in designing prestressed concrete and bridges
Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to become licensed in 6 months
Ability to become licensed in other US States through the NCEES

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree, or currently pursuing one, is a plus
Knowledge of ArDOT/KDOT/MoDOT Bridge Projects, preferred
Proficient in MicroStation

Responsibilities

Manage projects from concept through construction
Make decisions on engineering problems
Select appropriate structural solutions that are cost-effective and constructible
Work with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technicians
Get involved with project management, marketing, proposals, client development, and mentoring technical staff
Perform bridge and retaining wall designs, dam designs, storm and traffic structure designs, inspections, rehabilitations, and load ratings
Assist with construction engineering services
Facilitate designs on transportation projects including grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings