Structural Bridge Engineer - SME - Portland, Maine

LJB•South Portland, ME

10d•$128,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure! As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries. Within our Transportation Practice , LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. As a full-service team, we bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every projectcreating safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer Subject Matter Expert to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Portland, Maine office. Annual Compensation: $128,000 185,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefit Information: Here

Requirements

Bachelors degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis is required; M.S. degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
P.E. license required.
10+ years of bridge/culvert design experience, required.
DOT bridge design experience and thorough understanding of DOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation (ODOT, NCDOT or MaineDOT preferred).
Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and Manual for Bridge Evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Relationships with DOT, municipalities, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design tasks for bridge projects from preliminary to final design.
Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
Have established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in DOT and local governments.
Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build bridge projects.
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans.
Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, NCSEA, etc.
Other duties as assigned.