Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec Inc.•Fairfax, VA

40d

About The Position

Stantec has an immediate need for talented, team focused Senior Structural Engineers with 10 or more years of design experience looking to challenge themselves on a professional level on a variety of transportation projects. You will have the opportunity to learn, work on exciting and multi-faceted projects, and grow your career. We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to excel in working in a team environment and have a passion for the work that they do. The successful candidate will join a growing team of transportation professionals and contribute to the design component of roadway and bridge projects throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Additionally, they will assist with bridge inspection by performing inspections along with writing and reviewing inspection reports. The ultimate goal is to find a well-rounded senior structural engineer experienced in design who will technical aspects of a project while assisting the project manager achieve the client's project goals.

Requirements

Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas.
PE is required.
Extensive knowledge of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is required.
Experience with MicroStation is required and understanding of MDOT SHA, VDOT, and DDOT workspaces and CAD standards if preferred.
Ability to travel within the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia area.
Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights using various bridge inspection access equipment.
Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
Minimum of 10 or more years of bridge design experience.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MDOT SHA, MDTA, and VDOT design criteria and requirements is preferred.
Bridge load rating experience preferred.
Understanding of national and state bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred.
Successful completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training course is preferred, but not required.
Master's degree is preferred
Inspection experience including large complex bridges and bridges with fracture critical members is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

The majority of work will include bridge design and inspection projects for departments of transportation and municipalities in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Key design duties include leading the preparation of design calculations, plans, CAD drafting, and construction cost estimate development while assisting the project manager to develop special provisions and specifications for DOT and Municipal clients.
During construction, tasks will include the review of Contractor submittals and preparation of responses to requests for information.
Responsibilities would include the evaluation of existing structures and development of load ratings.
Position also entails preparing engineering reports and technical studies such as pre-TS&L and TS&L reports for bridge replacement projects. Work could also include develop pre-scoping reports to help clients determine whether a bridge should be rehabilitated or replaced.
Performs inspection of simple and complex bridges along with preparing the inspection reports.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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