Civil Engineer - Bridge Design
About The Position
Woolpert is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in one of our Florida locations. As a bridge engineer, you will be involved in diverse transportation projects spanning multiple locations, clients, complexity, and size. In addition to steel and concrete bridges, you will be exposed to work involving retaining walls, culverts, and other unique specialties, including pedestrian timber suspension bridges and covered bridge rehabilitations. Given the wide range of markets within Woolpert, our engineers often collaborate with disciplines outside of the transportation group, providing structural design support for our Energy, Aviation, and Water Resources practices. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
Requirements
- Must be ABET Accredited
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with understanding of bridge design and engineering principles.
- Florida PE License (or can be obtained within 6 months of employment).
- Experience in steel and concrete design.
- Experience with bridge analysis software (OpenBridge Designer, finite element modeling, line girder analysis).
- Strong written and oral communication skills and report writing ability.
- Ability to work in AutoCAD Civil3D or Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
- Strong knowledge of Florida DOT and AASHTO design standards.
- Must be located or willing to relocate to one of the cities listed in the job posting.
Nice To Haves
- Sales support or industry involvement may be required to assist in growing the region.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a diverse team of Licensed Professionals, EITs, and interns to complete bridge and other transportation tasks.
- Lead and perform design for various aspects of bridge, retaining wall, and culvert design.
- Prepare project analyses, load ratings, structure type studies, construction plans, and reports related to infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of engineering principles and ability to complete design and analysis calculations.
- Review or check design calculations, engineering estimates, and plans developed by others.
- Perform hydraulic studies in relation to bridge design development.
- Provide mentorship and support to other engineers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid sick time
- Retirement plan
- Fitness reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Identity protection
- Technology stipend
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
