Senior Bridge Engineer

Bolton & Menk•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer - Bridges to join our team in Iowa. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. We are looking for a Structural Bridge Engineer who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! As a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer, you will lead design teams in addition to assisting with team development and business development responsibilities. Projects will range from highway infrastructure projects such as various interchanges, pedestrian and river crossing bridges, to retaining walls and parking structures. Cultivate new client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects to position for growth of our business in the North Dakota market. Utilize your expertise on DOT project management and bridge project design, including replacement and preservation design. Work with contractors and owners to develop innovative approaches to construction staging. Lead junior staff and promote the growth of their technical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university
8+ years of progressive experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in Iowa
Experience managing and mentoring staff
Experience with project management, proposal development, and business development
Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or University
Experience in bridge design and plan preparation
Registered Structural Engineer (S.E.)
Knowledge and experience with AASHTO manuals LRFD Design Standards
Working knowledge of MicroStation and/or Civil 3D software packages
Experience with finite element analysis
Proficiency in common bridge engineering software (RCPier, Conspan, MathCad, Staad, etc.)
Bridge inspection training and load rating experience

Responsibilities

Lead design teams
Assist with team development
Assist with business development responsibilities
Cultivate new client relationships in dynamic markets for transportation projects
Utilize expertise on DOT project management and bridge project design, including replacement and preservation design
Work with contractors and owners to develop innovative approaches to construction staging
Lead junior staff and promote the growth of their technical skills