Structural Design and Load Rating Engineer
About The Position
Prudent Engineering, LLP is seeking a structural engineer to support bridge load-rating assignments, structural analysis, bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, and related transportation infrastructure work throughout New York State. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational and professional background in structural engineering and experience—or a demonstrated interest—in bridge analysis and load rating. A New York State Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required. Candidates who are progressing toward professional licensure and possess strong structural analysis skills are encouraged to apply. This position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging assignments, develop expertise in bridge load rating and structural design, and potentially participate in bridge inspection activities for NYSDOT, the New York State Thruway Authority, municipal agencies, and other public-sector clients.
Requirements
- Strong educational and professional background in structural engineering.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in bridge analysis and load rating.
- Candidates who are progressing toward professional licensure and possess strong structural analysis skills are encouraged to apply.
- Approaches structural analysis carefully and methodically.
- Recognizes the importance of sound engineering judgment, independent checking, and documented quality control.
- Willing to investigate incomplete or conflicting record information.
- Communicates technical findings clearly to project managers, reviewers, clients, and other team members.
- Takes ownership of assigned work and follows assignments through review and completion.
- Seeks continued technical growth in bridge design, load rating, rehabilitation, and inspection.
- Works collaboratively and contributes to a culture of technical excellence and responsive client service.
Nice To Haves
- New York State Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform bridge load-rating analyses for steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and other bridge types.
- Develop and review structural analysis models using bridge load-rating and structural analysis software.
- Review existing bridge plans, inspection reports, and related documents.
- Determine controlling structural elements, load-rating factors, posting needs, and load-carrying capacity.
- Prepare load-rating calculations, engineering reports, model documentation, and supporting submission materials.
- Perform structural analysis and design for bridge rehabilitation, repair, strengthening, and replacement projects.
- Prepare design calculations, plans, details, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Evaluate structural deterioration and its effects on bridge capacity and serviceability.
- Respond to quality-control comments and agency review comments.
- Coordinate with project managers, structural engineers, designers, CADD staff, and bridge inspection personnel.
- Maintain organized and traceable calculation files in accordance with client requirements.
- Participate in field visits to verify bridge geometry, structural details, existing conditions, and deterioration when needed.
- Potentially assist with bridge inspections, condition assessments, and inspection report preparation.
- Support proposal development, scope preparation, and fee estimating as experience progresses.
- Apply applicable NYSDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and client-specific design and load-rating requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision.
- 401K with company match.
- PTO plus paid holidays.
- Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
