Senior Bridge Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its Transportation Team in Meriden, Connecticut. The position follows a hybrid work model based out of the Meriden office and focuses on bridge design and construction services, including CTDOT bridge projects. The successful candidate will lead and perform design work, coordinate with other disciplines, participate in internal and client review meetings, and provide day-to-day technical leadership. Assignments, technical guidance, and overall direction are provided by Project Managers. The role includes structural design calculations for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects; structural analysis and load rating; preparation and review of contract plans, specifications, estimates, design reports, and inspection reports; and support during construction. The engineer will also help coordinate project workloads and schedules, guide less experienced engineers, and contribute to business proposals and presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, with an emphasis in structures, from an ABET-accredited university or college.
- Five to ten or more years of experience in bridge design and familiarity with CTDOT Design Manuals and AASHTO LRFD.
- Experience with new bridge design, including design-build, bridge rehabilitation, construction services administration, load ratings, and/or bridge inspection.
- Strong knowledge of reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
- Team-oriented approach and strong communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
- Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.
Nice To Haves
- Connecticut Professional Engineer license (preferred but not required).
- Experience with structural design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSiBridge, LUSAS, or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze structural components of bridges and related structures.
- Perform and check design calculations for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and applicable specifications.
- Develop bridge-component details for contract drawings and coordinate with CAD personnel.
- Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates.
- Provide construction services support, review shop drawings, organize submittals, and respond to contractor questions during construction.
- Perform load-rating analyses and prepare load-rating reports.
- Perform bridge and tunnel inspections and prepare inspection reports.
- Prepare engineering design reports.
- Inform Project Managers about workload and changes in project schedule, scope, or additional services.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and check their work.
- Assist with or participate in preparing business proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
- Perform and lead design work on CTDOT bridge projects, coordinate with other disciplines, and attend internal and client review meetings to develop current and future projects.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
