Bridge Engineer
: Job Details :

Our Transportation Practice is currently seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Valley Forge Office (Audubon, PA), Philadelphia Office or Lehigh Valley Office (Allentown, PA). This is an exciting time to join our team!

Desired candidate will be experienced with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation design and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission policies, standards, and specifications and have proven project experience as a lead bridge engineer. Successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in structure analysis, structural capacity analysis (ratings), and bridge design for new and rehabilitations (rail/highway bridges). The Bridge Engineer will also perform bridge condition safety inspections with requirements for short-term travel.

This role requires excellent communication skills, effective time management, analytical and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills.

As a Bridge Engineer, you are an integral part of our team and will develop the skills needed for a successful career in Structural Engineering at Gannett Fleming.

Typical Duties

• Perform and check bridge geometry, structural design, and quantity calculations.
• Prepare and develop details and plans for highway/railway bridges and related structures.
• Participate in the development of construction contract documents, such as specifications, cost estimates and review construction documents such as shop and working drawings.
• Perform bridge inspections, load capacity rating analysis, and develop structure inspection reports.
• Perform highway/rail bridge/structure condition inspections.
• Develop bridge condition inspection reports with effective repair/rehabilitation recommendations.
• Coordinate field activity, access equipment, and MOT vendors.
• Perform or check structural load capacity rating analyses for rail and highway structures.
• Review existing bridge/structure plans to identify critical elements, details, fracture critical members, and structural load paths.
• Assist with inspection coordination and analysis activities.
• Works as part of a project team within the bridge discipline.

• BS in Civil Engineering; Masters preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Working knowledge of Design Manuals, Design Guidelines and AASHTO Bridge Design standards
• Prior experience with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of plan development with CADD required (Microstation preferred)
• Expertise with geometry and structural design software
• Certified Bridge Inspector meeting the requirements as defined by FHWA preferred.
• Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Some experience with management of project tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

Location: Valley Forge ; Lehigh Valley ; Allentown ; Philadelphia

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Internal Requisition ID: 2023-10480

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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