What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Load Rating Engineer position at H&H?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Load Rating Engineer to join our New Haven, CT team.
We are seeking a Senior Bridge Load Rating Engineer to lead and perform bridge load ratings and structural analysis tasks in support of regional bridge inspection and design projects. This role will oversee both bridge inspection load ratings and bridge design load ratings for a varied client base in the H&H Northeast Region 1 and Region 2 markets.
H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load ratings and structural analysis in compliance with CTDOT and NYCDOT requirements.
- Perform Level 1 and Level 2 load ratings as required by specific client needs.
- Conduct engineering computations, prepare load rating reports, and develop demand models and capacity computations using owner-specific modeling and design software.
- Serve as the responsible charge of a team of load rating engineers; provide technical direction, guidance, and supervision to technicians, mid-level, and entry-level engineers.
- Develop staff training plans within established budgets.
- Coordinate with project managers to manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, QA/QC activities, and team collaboration.
- Oversee and review analysis methodologies, model development, calculations, reports, and memorandums.
- Manage teams distributed across multiple offices.
- Participate in or direct field verification visits as needed.
- Engage in professional societies, including presenting and attending conferences.
- Travel between regional offices, as necessary.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 10 years of bridge engineering experience; preference for candidates with 5 years in bridge load rating or structural modeling.
- Completion of FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training (e.g., NHI “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”).
- Completion of, or registration for, FHWA courses NHI-130092 and NHI-130095 (preference for completed).
- Knowledge of CTDOT and CTDOT Design & Load Rating Manuals and AASHTO Standards.
- Proficiency with engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, MIDAS, STAAD, LARSA, CSiBridge, and/or Sap2000.
- Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley CAD software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong communication, leadership, and business development skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in CT (or ability to obtain). Preference given to candidates with a Structural Engineer (SE) license.
We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package,
and 401(k).
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