Structural Project Engineer - Bridges CM

GAI Consultants, Inc. • City of White Plains, NY

4h • $49 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Project Engineer functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by junior staff. Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparation. Generally performs as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty or a program function. Typical projects include bridge and culvert rehabilitations and replacements, retaining wall design, miscellaneous structural design for transportation infrastructure, and construction engineering support. Project Engineers often require efforts outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings.

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 Engineering (P.E.) licensure in NY or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience progressing transportation infrastructure design projects in New York State including culvert and bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation, and client relation skills – both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare or check calculations and/or direct the design procedures of others to ensure that calculations are in accordance with AASHTO and NYSDOT design standards.
• Prepare Design Reports, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs for various 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 client and team to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Perform structural analysis and/or stability review of existing/new bridges/structures for proposed construction loading and temporary conditions.
• Development of demolition/erection sequence plans; including the stability analysis of the structure during each of the different stages of construction.
• Analysis and design of temporary shoring towers/systems for both gravity and lateral loads.
• Design/Detailing of hydraulic jacking and structural lifting systems.
• Development of Crane Pick Plans; including geometry and feasibility studies, Site Logistics, crane sizing and capacity checks, design of load distribution mats, custom rigging.
• Serves as Project Engineer with autonomy for project related tasks and as a designated client contact. May have responsibilities on multiple projects.

Benefits

• Opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical or management track
• Employees are encouraged to participate in our mentoring program to help them navigate their career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level