Senior Bridge Project Engineer

Company: HNTB Corporation
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

What We're Looking ForResponsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross-discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.The Senior Bridge Project Engineer coordinates project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through closeout. Also accountable for handling specific design aspects on projects appropriate to discipline field. Coordinates efforts of assigned design team to ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort. Serves as technical liaison with client on project efforts. Responsible for gross revenue of $1-$2M.Primary Focus Will Include:

• Completing the structural analysis and design of structural elements or leading a team to complete analysis or design of structural elements within the agreed to schedule and to the requirements of the scope of services and industry standards for bridge and other transportation structures.
• Complete quality control reviews of other engineers' work in accordance with the project specific quality management plan.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate directly with the client to complete tasks
• Coordinate staffing of their task with staffing needs of other projects
• Develop project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities and cost estimates
• Responsible for cost control on projects and quality control within bridge discipline
• Resolve problems, interpret engineering specifications, investigate design and field engineering difficulties and coordinate schedules
• Manage single and multi-discipline structural engineering projects and develop cost-effective design solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring of project team members, including other engineers and technical support staff (CADD techs)
• Lead a small team of engineers in the execution of project design and production on both small and large projects
• Prepare and check design drawings and/or specifications
• Review and check engineering work completed by others
• Oversee planning, design and construction phases of projects
• Serve as technical liaison with client on project efforts
• Market to clients in pursuit of additional projectsPreferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience on MDOT bridge projects
  • Experience with bridge design software such as CSi Bridge, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge Concrete, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, and LARS
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, MathCAD and Microstation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiar with AASHTO LRFD Design Specifications
  • INDWhat You'll NeedEssential Responsibilities:
    • Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.
    • Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.
    • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
    • Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.
    • Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline.
    • Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.
    • Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.
    • Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
    • Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projects
    • Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience
      • Master's degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience
      • PhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experienceAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about EOE including disability and vetVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.R-08126 Full Time #NF #BridgesNOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.Job Type: RegularFull/Part Time: Full timeJob Category: Engineering GroupReqID: R-08126

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