Structural Bridge Engineer
When faced with an impasse, do you look to bridge the gap? Our Bridges Team does too. From local bridge rehabilitations that support our communities to iconic bridge designs that define a region, our opportunities will connect you to your career goals.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to be a part of the growing Virginia design team. Our company is interested in attracting strong candidates to continue our successful delivery of services for clients, to work from one of a number of offices in Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Hampton Roads area office locations. At Stantec “we put people first” by delivering exciting career opportunities. We want to discuss with you why this is a great opportunity!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Preparing structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards (i.e. AASHTO, ACI, AISC, VDOT, etc.)
- Performing structural analysis of new designs and existing structures (bridges and other transportation structures)
- Leading and reviewing conceptual design alternatives in order to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions
- Performs inspection of simple and complex bridges along with preparing the inspection reports
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas.
- EIT is required.
- Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is required.
- Experience with MDOT SHA, MDTA, and VDOT design criteria and requirements is preferred.
- A working knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD is preferred.
- Bridge load rating experience preferred.
- Understanding of national and state bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred.
- Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training course is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to travel within the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia area.
- Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights using various bridge inspection access equipment.
- Bridge Condition Inspection experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of MicroStation
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Experience on bridge design/analysis software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
- Minimum of 5+ years structural engineering experience on bridges and other transportation structures
- EIT Required
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Virginia (preferred)
Position will work in an office setting and require field work.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.