Senior Project Engineer - Bridge Design

Trilon Group•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Waggoner Engineering is hiring a Senior Project Engineer - Bridge Design for our Baton Rouge, LA office. The role will provide quality planning, design and technical assistance to the Discipline Manager and other members of the design team in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints. The role has the possibility of being remote for the right candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
Minimum of 8 years of bridge and related structural design experience, including 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including significant direct experience on projects involving the planning, design, and evaluation of bridges.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana is required.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the LADOTD Bridge Design policies, procedures, and memoranda preferred.
Licensure as a PE or ability to obtain such in contiguous states is desired.
Certifications applicable to civil engineering, structural and bridge design and inspection desired.
Proficient in design using Bentley LEAP or other LADOTD approved software.
Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D experience software is preferred.
Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred.
Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering analysis and design for bridges and related structures, including new construction and rehabilitation.
Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing bridge structural conditions and develops recommended remedial measures.
Performs as-design, as-built, and condition bridge load ratings in accordance with governing AASHTO and client specifications.
Prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for contracting and bidding of construction projects.
Performs construction phase engineering, including periodic on-site reviews, in collaboration with the Construction Services team.
Understands typical bridge constructability areas of focus, including multi-phased construction, transportation, and erection of various bridge components.
Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project.
Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion.
Attends meetings on project management.
Assists Project Managers with administrative duties concerning completion of assigned projects, including review of schedules, scopes and budgets.
Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports.
Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team.
Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools.
Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications.
Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed.
Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work.
Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes.