Mechanical Engineer - Movable Bridges
About The Position
At HNTB, you can build a career that is meaningful to you while helping create communities that matter. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure challenges. With historic growth and employee ownership, now is an exciting time to join our team. This position focuses on the mechanical design, analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation of movable bridge systems, supporting both new design and existing movable bridge assets. The Movable Bridge Mechanical Engineer works as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside structural and electrical, engineers to deliver innovative and reliable movable bridge solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
- Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCad or other software.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical engineering design and analysis for movable bridge systems including bascule, vertical lift and swing bridges.
- Develop mechanical calculations, operating machinery layouts, and technical reports for new and rehabilitation movable bridge projects
- Support conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases using current design standards, software, and tools
- Coordinate mechanical designs with structural, electrical, and control systems to ensure fully integrated movable bridge solutions.
- Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Participate in movable and fixed bridge inspection, condition assessment, and load rating activities
- Support construction activities including shop drawing review, fabrication observation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Apply sound engineering judgment, industry standards, and HNTB best practices in the evaluation and execution of designs
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
- Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
- Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
- Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- HNTB Total Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
