Structural Engineer 2-Bridges

GAI Consultants•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

An Engineer 2 functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of assigned subject matter. The role develops and evaluates plans and criteria for projects and activities carried out by junior staff, assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposals, and serves as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty or program function. Typical projects include bridge and culvert rehabilitations and replacements, retaining wall design, miscellaneous 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 Structural Engineer serves as Project Engineer with autonomy for project-related tasks and as a designated client contact, potentially working across multiple projects. The role plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work; completes complex assignments; supports multidisciplinary coordination; and provides technical guidance, quality review, and leadership on projects and proposals.

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 others’ design procedures to ensure compliance with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards.
Prepare design reports, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs for bridge design 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 project teams to develop effective, efficient solutions.
Perform structural analysis or stability reviews of existing and new bridges or structures for proposed construction loading and temporary conditions.
Develop demolition and erection sequence plans, including analysis of structural stability through 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.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work requiring judgment and independent evaluation.
Conduct analyses and select appropriate applications; anticipate broader project objectives and complete complex engineering assignments.
Review cost and quantity estimates prepared by others.
Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Write reports for projects of all levels of complexity.
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 direction on complex problems.
Conduct quality control and peer reviews and oversee quality and standards.
Serve as a consultant and technical leader on proposals and projects.
Provide technical guidance and strategy assistance in developing design and planning proposals and concepts.
Develop innovative approaches to technical issues within fiscal constraints, seek technical challenges, and troubleshoot project issues.
Review product documents for technical quality assurance and compliance with standards.