Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for a talented Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

The ideal candidate will lead the engineering team’s development of construction bid documents, design and assist with business development activities.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
• Review calculations and design details developed by others
• Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule and project constraints
• Review shop drawings and other construction related submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Quantity take-off for bridge project engineer’s estimate
• Provide oversight and direction to junior engineering staff

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida
• 10 - 15 years of engineering experience in bridge design
• Extensive experience utilizing FDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance on bridge projects is required, 10 years minimum
• Skilled in the use of MicroStation and AutoCAD, experience with OpenBridge Designer a plus
• Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
• Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
• Post-tensioned concrete design experience a plus
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Company

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Volkert

Volkert, Inc. is an employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm serving state and federal agencies, local and municipal governments, private industry and select international clients. Founded in 1925, Volkert’s growth from a regional engineering firm has matured to include a national and international client base. Ranked as one of the top U.S. engineering firms, Engineering News Record lists Volkert as #98 in the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

The firm’s staff of 800 includes planners, multi-disciplinary engineers, construction engineers, environmental specialists, program/construction managers, real estate specialists and landscape architects.

Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Volkert has offices in 10 states and the District of Columbia, with experience and/or professional registrations throughout the United States.