Our colleagues client is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join their growing Western NY operations in Buffalo, NY. They seek an ideal candidate with a high level of energy, great work ethic, and pride in providing high-level structural engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in the design and construction of bridges.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, this opportunity is for you!
Our client is a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, they are a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment.
Responsibilities
- Work in a team environment to develop contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications
- Apply engineering principles pertaining to and in support of the detailed plans and construction documents for roadways and bridges under the guidance of senior engineers
- Progress and evaluate design details for bridge and culvert projects
- Develop contract drawings using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Construct models and perform calculations using various software and/or hand calculations
- Review and provide Quality Control (QC) for project engineering deliverables
- Interface with other technical disciplines
- Develop cost estimates for construction documents
- Attend project meetings and participate in project site visits when required
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
- New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required or ability to obtain
- Master of Science with a concentration in structural/bridge engineering a plus
- 8+ years of meaningful experience related to bridge engineering design
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn and grow professionally
- Prepare design criteria using relevant codes and standards
- Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office
- Preliminary and final design plan production experience
- Bridge load rating experience is a plus
- Experience with computer drafting and structural analysis software
- Familiarity with AASHTO and NYSDOT Standard Specifications
- Good writing and communication skills a plus
Requirements
- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails, and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
- Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
- Able to wear required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
