Structural Engineer, Bridges

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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Job Description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. 

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Structural Engineer, Bridges!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the bridge design team, based in the New Orleans, LA office and have the opportunity to work on the bridge/transportation.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Representing exp in client interactions by performing at a ‘responsible charge’ level

Prepares engineering analysis, design, and calculations for a portion or all of a project

Assist in the structural analysis and preparation of design calculations 

Develop or assist in developing structural details and construction plans

Assist with design of steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures

Effectively coordinate with other disciplines in project development 

Conduct inspections and assist in supervision of site investigations 

Participate in construction site meetings

Conduct site visits during construction to review work for general compliance to structural drawings and contract documents

What your experience looks like

Degree in Structural Engineering from a recognized university, MS degree is not required but considered as an asset

3+ years’ experience in structural engineering with a focus on concrete and steel design for transportation structures (bridges, retaining walls, miscellaneous structures)

Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation software preferred

Proficiency with Excel and/or Mathcad is preferred 

LaDOTD experience and client relationships preferred

Experience with proposals and business development activities. 

Ability to work on several projects concurrently

Strong sense of urgency and self- initiative to meet client deadlines

PE Preferred but open to EIT experience working towards PE

Commitment and dedication to client service as well as technical excellence

Demonstrated and effective communication skills and the ability to handle changing needs while working effectively with diverse groups

Strategic thinker with the ability to determine what work is required and draw rational conclusions from all available information

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About the Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

Company

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exp

At exp, we know that great experiences start with the right people. We believe that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We also believe that exponential possibilities are more likely to occur with a respectful, satisfying and empowering company. We value and respect our employees - their experience and expertise as well as their energy, passion and diversity - and their innovative approach to work and to life.

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, exp provide professional, technical and strategic services to the world's built and natural environments in six key practice areas: Buildings, Earth & Environment, Energy, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of exp's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice in northern Ontario.

Today, close to 3,000 creative exp professionals across North America and around the globe provide the expertise and experience needed to deliver successful projects for clients.