What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Bridge Engineer position at T.Y. Lin International?
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary TYLin is seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer for the Texas Bridge Sector. The position requires experience as a Lead Design Engineer and a Project Engineer for State and local agency projects, and design/build contractors, with transportation structures (bridges, tunnels, walls, etc.). Experience should include technical expertise in design of bridge and other transportation structures, plans production, specifications, cost estimates, and the ability to manage projects / clients, supervise production, and provide day-to-day technical guidance, supervision and career mentoring to entry level staff. The engineering duties are comprehensive, and include design, planning and scheduling of engineering work, client contacts and performing more advanced designs. Responsibilities & Qualifications Management: Project Manager and client interface on Infrastructure related projects. Task Lead on larger projects. Work with other project managers and Sector Managers to establish contract scopes of work, budgets, production work plans, and schedules. Production: Ensure proper codes and standards are being used on projects. Implementing rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures. Plan, schedule and execute design work. Organize and develop contract plans. Develop contract specifications and construction cost estimates. Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of other engineers and designers. Provide staff with guidance and assistance on projects coordinating various disciplines. Responsible for the successful completion of projects under his/her direction. Business Development: As a seller-doer, participates in BD activities for pursuit of design and construction support opportunities. Directs proposal efforts for pursuits and writes assigned sections of proposals. Assist with pursuits of highway and transportation projects. QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE): Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural design. Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred but not mandatory. Strong communication skills both written and oral. Ability to create budgets and maintain them by proactively managing the design team. Advanced knowledge of design and analysis software required. PE license required and at least 15 years of design and construction experience required. Demonstrated Deputy Project Management experience required. Successful experience managing design projects and design teams using analysis software. Ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports. Experience with Washington, local and state procedures strongly preferred. Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions. Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges. High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way. Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence. Additional Information #LI-Hybrid TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.