Structural Bridge Engineer
About The Position
Volkert is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support its Southeast Region from Miami, Tampa, Orlando, or Chipley, Florida. The role involves applying structural engineering principles to bridge and retaining-wall projects, including design and repair, bridge load ratings, working-drawing reviews, and cost estimating. The engineer will analyze structures using structural engineering software; prepare or check calculations and structural details, primarily for steel and concrete; prepare structural drawings; coordinate document checks with roadway and drainage disciplines; and collaborate with the Southeast Region Structures Team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience; Structural Engineering is also identified as an acceptable degree area.
- 5–10 years of engineering experience in bridge design.
- Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- FDOT experience required.
- Familiarity with bridge design and analysis software such as Open Bridge, Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, AASHTO BrR, or other bridge analysis software.
- Experience preparing drawings in Open Bridge, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; testing may include substances such as marijuana under applicable federal guidelines.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
Responsibilities
- Perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of structural engineering principles.
- Work on projects that may include highway bridge and retaining-wall design and repair, bridge load ratings, working-drawing review, and cost estimating.
- Analyze structures using structural engineering software.
- Prepare or check structural calculations and details for structural elements, predominantly steel and concrete.
- Prepare structural drawings using Open Bridge, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with roadway, drainage, and other disciplines to check documents for conformance to structural drawings.
- Collaborate as part of the Southeast Region Structures Team.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Student Debt Retirement Match
- Additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
