Senior Bridge Engineer
About The Position
Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time senior bridge (structures) engineer to support our bridge team in our West Region Offices. The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design projects and performing complex planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys being part of a team performing office and fieldwork. Regular job duties include design and detailing railroad and highway structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures. The candidate must perform complex engineering tasks accurately, extract engineering information from CAD drawings, and complete a variety of assignments such as developing and reviewing drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. In addition to the tasks listed, the candidate will be expected to lead the structural design of projects and mentor entry-level staff in the design and production of construction drawings. Communication is key for this position. The candidate will need to communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients collaborating with other offices and Structure Bridge groups. The candidate will need to work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines and locations. They would be willing and available to meet with clients and pursue work.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Master's degree is a plus) from an ABET accredited school.
- 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design including bridge, retaining wall and other transportation structures
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Experience in plan development, analysis and design calculations, quality control of highway structures and/or railroad structures, and familiarity with AASHTO and/or AREMA.
- Experience in using software like Leap Bridge Concrete, MDX, MIDAS, Risa, Lpile, Mathcad and other related engineering software to design structural elements of bridges.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
Responsibilities
- Design and detailing railroad and highway structures, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, earth retaining systems, and drainage structures.
- Perform complex engineering tasks accurately
- Extract engineering information from CAD drawings
- Develop and review drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes
- Lead the structural design of projects
- Mentor entry-level staff in the design and production of construction drawings
- Communicate effectively to direct entry-level staff and provide reports and updates to senior-level staff and clients collaborating with other offices and Structure Bridge groups.
- Work in a team environment with engineers from a multitude of disciplines and locations.
- Meet with clients and pursue work.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
