Structural Bridge Engineer I
RS&H
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Development of bridge (steel and concrete) and culvert design deliverables such as Hydraulic and Hydrologic (H&H Reports, Type/Size/Location (TS&L) reports, Structure Foundation Reports, Final Structure Plans/Calculations/Specifications.
- Completes bridge/structural calculations, special provisions and plans.
- Assist project managers with proposal preparation and cost estimates for bridge related components.
- Proficiency in AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specifications.
- Prepares project specifications, compiles, and analyzes relevant data, and prepares complete project documents, analysis, and reports.
- Analyzes and interprets data. Performs analyses of design, planning, and impact studies, as well as cost analyses, design requirements, site selection, and limited design layouts.
- Designs a complete project, system, component, or process and prepares project documents, engineering analysis, and reports.
- Performs quality control reviews and ensures achievement of key milestones. Perform as-needed field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects to maintain and increase understanding of construction practices and design applications.
- Formulates and solves problems with timely and innovative solutions.
- Maintains professional registration and licensure by ensuring conformance with professional, ethical, educational, and discipline practice requirements. Remains knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances that are pertinent to respective discipline.
- May provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration. May also manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to company and project contractual requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
- PE License in the State of Pennsylvania is required.
- Proficient in production software and construction document production.
- Must possess strong oral and written communications skills.
- Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Thorough knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Design Standards, PennDOT Publication 15M - Design Manual 4, PennDOT Publication 218M - Bridge Design Standards (BD 600M Series) and Publication 219M Bridge Construction Standards (BC 700M Series) and Engineering Software.
- Proficiency with Microstation is required.
- PennDOT or PA Turnpike design experience including full bridge/culvert replacements, superstructure replacements, bridge rehabilitations, and bridge preventative maintenance projects.
- Municipality/Local Government bridge design experience within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Experience in bridge design for phased construction projects.
- Working knowledge of Bentley OpenBridge Designer and Modeler.
- Experience in shop drawing review and construction consultation.
- Certified Bridge Safety Inspection (CBSI) preferred