Structural Engineer 2 - Bridges

GAI Consultants•Poughkeepsie, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Creighton Manning, a GAI Consultants Company, is seeking a Structural Engineer 2 to work on bridge and other transportation-related projects in Albany, Poughkeepsie, or Syracuse, New York. The Engineer 2 functions as a fully competent engineer in the subject matter of assigned work, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for projects and activities performed by junior staff, assesses proposal feasibility and soundness, and serves as a technical advisor or consultant. Typical projects include bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement, retaining wall design, structural design for transportation infrastructure, and construction engineering support. The position may require work outside normal business hours to meet client requests or attend meetings. The engineer may serve as Project Engineer with autonomy over project tasks and as a designated client contact, with responsibilities across multiple projects. The role includes coordinating engineering work, reviewing and guiding the work of others, supporting proposals, providing technical leadership, and developing practical solutions to technical issues while accounting for fiscal constraints. Creighton Manning describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary, client-focused work environment with engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals. The company offers comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, and career-development opportunities as part of GAI Consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program or an approved equivalent.
5–10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in New York or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure.
Experience progressing transportation infrastructure design projects in New York State, including culvert and bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare or check calculations and direct design procedures to ensure compliance with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards.
Prepare design reports, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs for bridge projects.
Develop plan details for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects in accordance with NYSDOT standards.
Work within assigned task scope and budget and coordinate with clients and teams to develop effective, efficient solutions.
Perform structural analysis or stability reviews of existing and new bridges and structures for proposed construction loading and temporary conditions.
Develop demolition and erection sequence plans, including stability analysis during construction stages.
Analyze and design temporary shoring towers and systems for gravity and lateral loads.
Design and detail hydraulic jacking and structural lifting systems.
Develop crane pick plans, including geometry and feasibility studies, site logistics, crane sizing and capacity checks, load-distribution mat design, and custom rigging.
Serve as Project Engineer for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact; support multiple projects as needed.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work.
Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation; select appropriate applications for analysis and anticipate broader project objectives.
Complete complex engineering assignments and review cost and quantity estimates prepared by others.
Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Write reports for projects of all complexity levels and manage client relations for routine basic projects.
Delegate and supervise the work of Engineer I/II/III staff and technicians.
Coordinate multidisciplinary projects and provide technical guidance on complex problems.
Conduct quality-control and peer reviews and oversee quality and standards.
Serve as a technical consultant and leader on proposals and projects; provide technical guidance and strategy for design and planning proposals and concepts.
Develop innovative approaches to technical issues within fiscal constraints, troubleshoot project issues, and review product documents for technical quality and standards compliance.