Senior Project Engineer - Bridge Design

HNTB Corporation•Arlington, VA

About The Position

At HNTB, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned bridge design projects. In consultation with the project manager, the engineer performs research, development, calculations, design, and delivery, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex and cross-discipline projects. The role uses technical knowledge and experience to address design issues through problem solving, client interactions, and timely completion of project tasks. It develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. The engineer provides discipline-specific technical leadership on complex or unusual engineering projects, including planning, work distribution, schedule and budget adherence, scope development, and oversight of work quality and completeness. The position leads discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects, coordinates technical matters with clients and teaming partners, and works closely with other disciplines. It may also mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineers, assist with marketing and proposal generation, and support coordination of schedules and work across disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience.
Excellent technical knowledge and ability to deliver quality work on multidisciplinary projects.
Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget and scope.
Ability to anticipate risks and understand the effects of actions beyond the immediate task.
Understanding of project delivery objectives and how multiple disciplines influence project development.
Ability to apply technical knowledge to improve project efficiency.
Refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
10 or more years of relevant experience.
VDOT and/or DDOT experience.
Experience with Design-Build project delivery.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects.
Perform research, development, calculations, design, and project delivery in consultation with the project manager.
Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to complex and cross-discipline projects.
Address design issues through technical problem solving, client interactions, and timely completion of project tasks.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
Use senior-level technical expertise to consider a broad range of engineering solutions.
Lead discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and adherence to schedules and budgets on complex or unusual projects.
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
Develop scopes of work and levels of effort, and manage adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual projects.
Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
Coordinate project technical aspects with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
Lead discipline delivery on larger multidisciplinary projects and work closely with other disciplines.
Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and work distribution across disciplines.
Perform other duties as assigned.