Senior Bridge Engineer

Arcadis•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to deliver bridge projects for our growing Houston, Texas Bridge Team. Hybrid work is available, but candidates must be physically located within driving distance of the office. This role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase technical expertise and management skills within a collaborative, industry-leading firm. The Senior Bridge Engineer will serve as a technical lead for infrastructure projects, directing the work of junior engineering staff and CAD technicians. Collaboration with other discipline leads is essential to provide innovative solutions for clients, including state DOTs, municipal entities, and contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
12 or more years’ bridge design experience
At least 3 years of bridge design lead experience on TxDOT projects
5 or more years’ TxDOT experience
Texas PE registration/certification
A valid driver’s license
Experience with AASHTO LRFD
Experience with TxDOT design criteria and standards
Familiarity with structural engineering software packages such as: Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MIDAS Civil, AASHTO BrR, Merlin-DASH and MathCAD
Familiarity with CADD software packages such as: Bentley Open Bridge Modeler, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously
Ability to direct and mentor junior level staff inside of the project team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively convey information to technical and non-technical individuals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
Experience with Design-Build projects
TxDOT Level 2 Bridge Inspection Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as lead engineer for bridges and other structures, including new construction, inspection, repair, and rehabilitation projects.
Lead, assign, and review work, and provide technical guidance to the team.
Collaborate with colleagues in other offices and different areas of expertise.
Review technical packages as part of the internal quality program.
Review technical packages from other consultants as owner’s representative.
Deliver quality plans, calculations, and specifications on schedule.
Complete bridge inspections and load ratings with associated reports.
Assist in preparing proposals for various pursuits.
Assist with preparation of scope and fee proposals for structures work.
Represent the firm at professional organizations and conferences.