Bridge & Structures Project Engineer (Mid to Senior level)

DOWL • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Bring your structural expertise to a leadership role as a Bridge and Structures Project Engineer, where you'll take charge of design and analysis on impactful engineering projects. In this position, you'll serve as engineer-of-record and apply your strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the International Building Code, and ASCE 7 standards to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior staff while also collaborating with seasoned professionals to continually grow your expertise. If you're a licensed engineer—either in your primary state of practice or able to obtain licensure within six months—and you're ready to lead with confidence, contribute to complex infrastructure, and expand your influence in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This position can be based out of our Lake Oswego, Oregon or Eugene, Oregon office locations.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (MathCAD, AutoCAD or MicroStation) - Basic
• Advanced understanding of structural analysis software
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
• Bachelor's Degree required (i.e. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering)
• Years of experience required: 6 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years
• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• SE preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently model complex structures
• Model very complex structures with mentoring (i.e., multi-modal, non-linear)
• Writes clear internal communications (emails, meeting minutes, etc.)
• Performs complex structural design tasks independently
• Independently checks basic designs
• Expert understanding of technical writing
• Prepares simple memos
• Divides complex projects into manageable tasks
• Leads design efforts as engineer-of-record on a variety of projects
• Leads complex technical reports
• Reviews memos and reports deliverables
• Mentors others on design tasks
• Contributes to proposals
• Leads structural design teams (3-5 people) to complete structural tasks.
• Structures lead overseeing delivery of structures work on small multi-discipline projects.
• Prepares structural calculations and cost estimates independently
• Creates CAD markups
• Writes technical specifications and develops contract plans independently.
• Assembles structural calculation books
• Oversees file management
• Advanced understanding of multi-discipline project delivery
• Actively mentors others
• Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets (i.e., estimate schedule for complex tasks); able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort.
• Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.
• Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks.
• Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks.
• Mentors others on above.
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.
• Expert understanding of standard design codes.
• Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes.
• Understands limitations of design codes.
• Answers questions and resolves issues related to individual design tasks.
• Resolves project issues on moderate to complex projects.
• Interacts with clients in project meetings.
• Consistently uses appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone) and understands appropriate messaging.
• Understands legal risks.
• Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy.
• Reviews the work of others.
• May perform some project management tasks.
• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level