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Bridge Engineer

Volkert, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Design and analyze bridges, overseeing calculations, drawings, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • structural analysis
  • load rating
  • design review
  • coordination
  • calculations
  • design guidance

Tasks

-Projects may include highway or rail bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and sign structures. Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs such as SAP 2000, LARSA, RISA, MDX, MathCAD, EXCEL, LEAP, LPile, FB-Multipier, AASHTOWare, and/or MicroStation. -Perform the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles -Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, and perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings -Review drawings and documents and prepare technical clarifications -Guide designers/drafters to prepare structural designs and/or drawings -Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and prestressed concrete -Perform Load Rating Analysis for different types of bridges

Requirements

  • licensed pe
  • civil degree
  • open bridge
  • sap2000
  • autocad
  • aashto lrfd

What You Bring

-Licensed PE -Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Proficiency in using bridge analysis software programs such as Open Bridge Designer, SAP 2000, FB-MultiPier, RISA and LARSA 4D. Familiarity with drafting software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD and other bridge analysis software. -5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines -Must be dependable with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work -Valid driver’s license -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design using AASHTO LRFD standards

Benefits

-Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Student Debt Retirement Match -Medical, Dental, & Vision -Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance -Wellness incentives

The Company

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Infrastructure

Planning

Environmental

Construction

Engineering

Transportation

Natural Resources

Built Environment

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening required -post-offer fit-for-duty evaluation may be required -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report needed