What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and versatile individual to join our engineering staff. This role will focus on completing load ratings projects for our bridge owner clients. Tasks will include implementation of load rating/testing/evaluation project plan, coordination with clients, interpretation of data (client provided and field measurements), code-based calculations, creation and QC/QA of AASHTOware BrR models and results, and report writing. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting group where you will work with and be mentored by senior technical staff on load rating projects, as well as various structural evaluation projects.

What You’ll Do:

Engineering Tasks

• Development of AASHTOware BrR models meeting client specifications
• Use of various design codes in computing structural capacities
• QC/QA of AASHTOware BrR models developed by other engineering staff
• Review and interpret project data so that conclusions can be drawn and reported to our clients
• Development and QC/QA of load rating reports, models and other documentation required for submittal
• Updating internal documentation upon project completion and provide lessons learned to team
• When not working on load rating projects
  1. Assist with the development of instrumentation plans and testing documents to meet overall project requirements and scope
  2. Data processing and interpretation
  3. Structural evaluation of various tested/monitored structures
  4. Finite element modeling for model calibration and rating

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Hands-on experience with load rating projects
• Proficient experience with AASHTOware BrR software and exposure to other software and programming (MATLAB, Python, VBA, among others)
• Proficient experience and understanding of AASHTO design codes, rating manuals, and other guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that can address multiple audiences
• Strong knowledge and understanding of structural mechanics
• Additional experience in the construction industry is a plus

You Are:

• Excited by solving challenging problems and aren’t afraid to think outside the box
• A natural self-starter who prides themselves on delivering quality products
• Flexible and have the ability to adapt to different work on a variety of projects
• Ready to develop personally and professionally with a growing company
• Detail oriented and organized

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 3-5 years AASHTOware based load rating engineering experience
• Engineer In Training (EIT) required (licensed PE preferred)

Benefits and Compensation:

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000 per year (Based on Qualifications)

We commit to providing an industry-leading rewards package that supports your health, retirement, lifestyle, and career goals including:

• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance- 100% employee paid by BDI
• Dental and Vision coverage offerings
• Voluntary Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.