Senior Bridge Engineer

Stanley Consultants•Des Moines, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Des Moines, IA office. This role involves leading and performing engineering design tasks, coordinating with CADD teams, and developing plans, specifications, and estimates for the preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, and minor structures. The position requires identifying and understanding technical requirements, implementing engineering principles for solutions, and ensuring quality control. Responsibilities include applying design standards and codes, coordinating with other disciplines, participating in technical meetings, strategizing solutions to complex problems, and assisting in construction support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or greater in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Masters or PhD a Plus).
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa.
Minimum of 10+ years’ structural/bridge engineering design experience.
Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles.
Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, wall systems, and minor structures.
Design experience with the Iowa DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and other North American design codes and standards.
Proficiency in MathCAD, STAAD Pro, LPILE, LEAP Bridge software, MDX, Bentley/MicroStation products, Midas, LARSA 4D, or other equivalent engineering standard bridge software.
Proficiency in seismic and non-linear analysis as well as soil structure interaction analysis and post-tensioned concrete.

Nice To Haves

Steel plate / box / truss, straight / curved experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform engineering design tasks and coordinate with CADD teams in developing plans, specifications, and estimates for preliminary and final design of steel and concrete bridges, walls, and minor structures (Culverts, mast arms, etc.).
Identify and understand technical requirements of design projects and implement engineering principles to develop solutions, staffing and execution to include quality control of work.
Identify, interpret, and apply appropriate design standards and codes; ensure compliance with contract documents and coordinates with other disciplines.
Participate in technical meetings and discussions; strategize solutions to complex or unique technical problems assisting in the development of scope, fees, project execution and planning.
Identify technical differentiators and develop schemes for key project pursuits.
Assist in providing construction assistance, including reviews of shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs) and other construction related issues.