What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer position at Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
Butler, Fairman and Seufert (BF&S) is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to work out of our Indianapolis office. This qualified candidate will be responsible for completing and managing design tasks related to bridge replacements and rehabilitations working within our bridge design team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete structural design calculations for bridge concrete, steel, and timber superstructure and substructure elements.
- Work with technicians to develop and review plan elements for construction documents.
- Complete and review load rating calculations.
- Assist in developing bridge scoping documents and field inspections.
- Mentor staff and develop department standards and templates.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Must possess Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- 3-5 years’ experience in structural or bridge related field preferred.
- Strong verbal communications skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public are necessary.
- Technical writing and communication skills are essential with considerable time spent corresponding with clients and co -workers via phone and email on multiple projects at a time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes outdoors, and some physical exertion may be necessary.
Butler, Fairman, Seufert provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Butler, Fairman, Seufert complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer.