Senior Bridge Engineer

Arcadis•Houston, TX

2d•$112,000 - $140,000•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 an industry-leading firm that fosters a collaborative culture. In this position, you will serve as a technical lead for infrastructure projects and direct the work of junior engineering staff and CAD technicians. You will collaborate closely with other discipline leads 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 with 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
Demonstrate 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
Demonstrate 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. This includes leading, assigning and reviewing work and providing technical guidance to the team.
Collaborate with colleagues in other offices and different areas of expertise.
Review technical packages as part of our 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.