Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer
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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 must have, 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
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
Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
Post-tensioned concrete design experience a plus
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
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
EOE- Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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- Location:
- Fort Lauderdale
- Category:
- Construction