BridgeStructural Engineer
Nashville, IN - USA
Job Summary
Collier Engineering is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support our Transportation Design Department and help develop the department to align with Collier Engineerings Vision of improving Tennessee communities. We are looking for a driven individual with a background in structural design with an emphasis on bridges retaining walls and transportation structures. The ideal candidate will have experience with Bentley Open Roads Software Suite.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability make independent judgment calls take ownership of assigned tasks and work well in a team.
Desired Skills and Experience
- 4 years of relevant experience preferred
- Assist in designing highway and pedestrian bridge projects coordinating with engineers designers technicians and CADD staff.
- Participate in bridge inspections for routine and complex bridge structures.
- Preparation and review of reports designs and preliminary and final plans and technical specifications contract documents and estimates and make recommendations for additions deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
- Participate in the collection and analysis of data.
- Perform structural engineering design calculations and investigative analysis.
- Develop finite element load rating analysis and compile bridge load rating reports.
- Perform bridge load rating analysis and compile bridge load rating reports.
- Assist in quantity calculations and estimating costs for bridge reports.
- Communicate and interact with project team members client representatives review agencies and others as appropriate to the project. Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g. conflicting design requirements unsuitability of conventional materials challenging coordination requirements).
- Perform tasks that demonstrate strong attention to detail strong organizational and time management skills build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and work independently on multiple tasks preferred. Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles practices and construction specifications plans and regulations.
- Ability to operate motorized equipment.
- Attendance punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
- Flexible work schedule and ability to meet project deadlines.
- Valid Drivers License
- The ability to qualify for insurance through our Fleet Program.
- Bachelors degree in Civil/Transportation/Structural Engineering is required; Emphasis or concentration in structures is preferred. Masters degree preferred.
- Prefer 4 years of experience in bridge design engineering which includes project work on complex structures finite element analysis seismic analysis and design.
- Bridge Inspection experience/certification preferred.
- Tennessee Professional Engineering license required.
- Advanced knowledge of the practical applications of engineering principles practices and techniques including AASHTO guidelines.
- Experience in developing and modifying MathCAD programs.
- Experience with bridge engineering software including LEAP Bridge is required. Refined analysis with Midas CSi Bridge or other finite element analysis software is preferred.
- Experience in Microstation CAD Open Roads Designer and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word and Excel) preferred.
- Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Being part of a family-owned firm means treating our employees more like family. We arent just about work; from ping pong tournaments to annual cookouts we aim to organize team-building and socializing events that strengthen our work family.
- Work/Life Balance with flexible schedules
- In-office fitness area
- Paid Time Off plus 10 Company-paid Holidays
- Company-paid training license fees and organizational fees
- Company-paid Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability
- Company-paid Group term life
- 401(k) plus Company match
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Salary: Based upon qualifications
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Collier Engineering is a family-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing clients comprehensive design, engineering, and construction quality assurance solutions. Our services include Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Geotechnical Engineering, Land Surveying, Const ... View more