Principal Structural Bridge Engineer
About The Position
RS&H is seeking a Principal Structural Bridge Engineer to join its infrastructure team in Denver, Colorado. The role serves as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities, including participation in quality improvement and assurance. It defines project elements and processes to meet client needs and supports bids and client relationship development. The position oversees contract performance through planning and monitoring work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and other disciplines; leads projects, including major projects with complex elements and broad responsibilities; and coordinates with project management to execute plans and supervise teams’ design and technical delivery. It also maintains client relationships throughout project phases, presents technical and design solutions to clients, represents the firm in pursuit of new work, recommends changes to professional services, and leads development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements. The role may manage a small team of direct reports.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 15 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
- Proficiency in production software and construction document production.
- Proven ability to make decisions with significant organizational impact and recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.
- Recognized industry thought leader with experience leading the work of multiple disciplines and participating in and/or making decisions on technical matters within the discipline.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
- Ability to interact effectively with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities.
- Participate in discipline quality improvement and assurance activities.
- Define project elements and processes required to meet client needs.
- Participate in and coordinate preparation of bids and promote and maintain client relationships.
- Oversee contract performance by planning and monitoring work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and other disciplines.
- Lead projects, including major projects with complex elements and broad scope of responsibilities.
- Coordinate with project management to execute project plans and directly supervise teams’ design and technical delivery.
- Maintain client relationships through all project phases, present technical and design solutions to clients, and represent the firm in efforts to win new work.
- Recommend new practices or changes in emphasis for professional services.
- Lead development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements for projects and discipline deliverables.
- May manage a small team of direct reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
