Job Description
PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a multi-faceted and rapidly growing architectural and engineering firm with 20 office locations and over 475 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast and Northeast areas, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Senior Bridge Engineer work remotely or in one of our Transportation offices (Baltimore, Columbus, Jacksonville, Tampa, Lexington, Harrisburg, Fairfax, or Richmond).
- Generous Sign-On Bonus Available.
- Flexible work schedule to meet individual needs (virtual or in-office)
Position Overview:
Lead Bridge Designer for primarily vehicular bridge projects and possibly some rail or Department of Defense bridges. Serve in a Project Management | Lead Engineer role including the planning analysis and design of bridge projects ranging from conventional to innovative bridge types.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform structural load calculations and bridge plan / specifications development.
- Oversee geometric layout and quantity development.
- Check design calculations / construction cost estimates / plan development produced by other engineers.
- Typical bridge projects include precast concrete girder (pre-stressed and/or post-tensioned) and steel plate or steel box girder for highway, waterway, and rail projects.
- Strong technical skills in Engineering analysis and design combined with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects.
- Perform as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on large projects and supervise Junior Engineers in the performance of engineering tasks.
- Manage an existing Bridge Design team with increasing managerial responsibilities as time progresses (1-3 years into the future).
- Report preparation and frequent client interaction.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSCE required; MSCE in Structural Engineering preferred.
- Active PE registration required.
- ODOT project experience strongly preferred although not mandatory.
- 8+ years of combined bridge design and PM experience required; 10+ years of combined design and PM experience strongly preferred.
- Prior Supervisory experience (team, office, etc.) preferred.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of bridge design projects.
- Experience with Bridge Inspection is preferred but not required.
- Hydraulic Analysis experience as a desired skill including HEC-RAS.
- Computer program proficiency: Microsoft Office, Structural analysis software (LARSA, SAP etc.), Structural design software (LEAP products BDS products PCA Col etc.).
- Knowledge of MicroStation is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work with various teams – internal and external - is required.
PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.