What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer - Transportation Market position at Gresham Smith?
We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!
Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.
Responsibilities:
- Design and manage bridge projects for public clients at the local, county, or state level.
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Facilitate team collaboration and coordination, including client coordination and internal staff team building.
- Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules, and ensure plan compliance during the design development.
- Maintain relationships with individuals within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the bridge design projects.
- Knowledgeable in using industry-accepted engineering and bridge design software.
- Perform calculations and act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
- Manage bridge inspections for routine and complex bridge structures, prepare reports, and coordinate with other team members.
- Assist in developing scopes of work, project hours, and schedules, and ensure plan compliance during the design development.
- Check the accuracy of completed work and document the QC process in accordance with firm and client requirements.
- Travel to collect field data, conduct reviews, monitor construction progress, conduct client meetings, and participate in public hearings or interview presentations.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
- 6 -10 years’ experience in bridge design required.
- Professional Engineering licensure, P.E., is required.
- Bridge inspection experience is preferred, and NHI Certification as a Team leader is preferred. SPRAT certification is preferred.
- Preferred experience would include design work on routine and major bridges and complex structures, as well as load rating experience.
- Prefer experience with Alternate Delivery Projects.
- MicroStation, as well as bridge software experience, is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills with the ability to lead a team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
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