Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join thier growing Western NY operations in Buffalo & Rochester, NY. We are looking to grow our team with engineers who possess a great work ethic and a desire to learn and mentor others. Our ideal candidate will possess a high level of energy and a strong desire to accomplish great things within our engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in the design and construction of bridges.

Responsibilities:

• Project management and engineering, from conception to completion, including proposal preparation, design and construction documents, and construction administration under the guidance of senior managers
• Actively participating in expanding our engineering operations and boosting our market reach
• Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients while retaining and improving current client relationships
• Apply engineering principles and produce high quality deliverables
• Prepare calculations and design documents including the assembly of plans and specifications for public advertisement and bidding
• Ability to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnel
• Develop contract specifications and preparation of contract bid documents
• Review design criteria using relevant codes and standards
• Perform and review calculations using various software and/or hand calculations
• Communicate effectively and proactively address client queries
• Interface with other internal technical disciplines
• Participate in relevant meetings and prepare progress reports
• Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for project engineering deliverables
• Follow required checking procedures, identify issues and problems, and develop appropriate solutions
• Develop and supervise the preparation of cost estimates for construction documents
• Attend project meetings and participate in project site visits when required

Qualifications:

• BS Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10 or more years of meaningful experience related to bridge engineering design and management
• Shall be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills
• Must have preliminary and final design and plan production experience
• Bridge load rating experience is an additional benefit
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office
• Experience and familiarity with computer drafting and structural analysis software
• A sound knowledge of AASHTO and NYSDOT Standard Specifications
• Knowledge of NYSDOT's Locally Administered Federal Aid project process for highway and bridge projects a plus
• Good writing and strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team to execute tasks in order to complete projects on time and budget

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