Structural Designer
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
You will work alongside engineering professionals who provide strong diverse structural engineering services to the bridge, building and marine structures at Stantec. This position is primarily a design/analysis role with some field responsibilities. Please visit https://www.stantec.com/en/markets/transportation to learn more about Stantec's Transportation Markets and the exciting and unique projects we support.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Preparing structural design calculations in accordance with applicable design standards and Agencies (i.e. AASHTO, IBC, ACI, AISC, NJDOT, NJTA & NYSDOT).
- Performing structural analysis of new designs and existing structures (bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, culverts, etc.). Experience with concrete design and construction is also preferred.
- Leading and reviewing conceptual design alternatives in order to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
- Preparing contract documents including, but not limited to, conceptual design alternatives, contract drawings, and specifications.
- Preparing technical specifications and special provisions.
- Reviewing contract shop drawings for conformance with contract design.
- Tender document preparation and contract management.
- Assistant team leader for biennial bridge inspection projects; writing bridge inspection reports.
- Preparing repair details.
- Regular collaboration with colleagues in other offices and different areas of expertise in an integrated design environment.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Knowledge of IBC, AASHTO, ACI, ASCE, NJDOT, NJTA standards.
- Good verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work with a design team on assignments.
Education and Experience
- 0 to 3.5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Degree/Diploma from recognized university/college specializing in structural engineering required.
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.
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