What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Structural Engineer I position at Ardurra?
Ardurra Group, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time entry-level engineer for bridge structural design services at our office in Orlando, Florida!
This position includes performing structural engineering calculations for bridge elements, traffic signal/sign structures, and retaining walls and developing conceptual, preliminary, and final plans for bridge projects. The ideal candidate should be able to identify, state, and analyze well-defined engineering problems and have a basic knowledge of transportation-related design concepts, principles, and theories. Work will be performed under the oversight of senior staff.
Primary Duties
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
This position includes performing structural engineering calculations for bridge elements, traffic signal/sign structures, and retaining walls and developing conceptual, preliminary, and final plans for bridge projects. The ideal candidate should be able to identify, state, and analyze well-defined engineering problems and have a basic knowledge of transportation-related design concepts, principles, and theories. Work will be performed under the oversight of senior staff.
Primary Duties
- Research, collect, and review data for transportation-related projects
- Complete technical assignments that include structural modeling, design calculations, detailed cost estimates, and plans production associated with the planning, design, and construction of bridges and other transportation-related structures
- Utilize specialized computer software to assist with the analysis, design, and plans production for bridges and miscellaneous structures in support of transportation infrastructure projects
- Aid in the preparation of detailed reports and documentation of the structural design approach
- Participate in construction phase services such as site visits, construction observations, and shop drawing reviews
- BS or MS/ME in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with FDOTConnect for OpenBridge Modeler
- Prior practical experience performing structural engineering tasks for transportation-related infrastructure projects and familiarity with related software packages, such as OpenBridge Designer (LEAP Bridge Concrete & Steel), MDX, FB-MultiPier & PTC Mathcad
- Basic knowledge of applicable design standards and specifications including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, FDOT Structures Manual, and FDOT Standard Plans
- Ability to communicate technical information, thoroughly complete work tasks, and work well with others
- Possess attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and organizational and time management skills
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
