What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer position at Guernsey Brand?
We are ONE Guernsey, and everything we do is to improve the lives of people around us.
Guernsey’s Transportation team is seeking a Bridge Engineer located in Oklahoma City office. This Bridge Engineer will perform a wide range of design tasks from basic to complex as well as assist on other tasks such as design of bridge components and other transportation related structures, detailing for plan production, quantity calculation, report preparation, and site inspection.
Responsibilities
- Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span prestressed bridges
- Design and load rating of simple and/or continuous span steel bridges
- Design of retaining wall and sign support structures
- Bridge repair/rehabilitation design
- Bridge Inspection
As experience is acquired, responsibilities may lead into bridge lead and project management opportunities on transportation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET program
- 5 or more years of experience
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Oklahoma
- Strong communication skills
- Design and detailing experience with prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete, and structural steel
- Experience with MicroStation or Civil3D, structural analysis and design software
Preferred Skills
- Master’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program with structural emphasis
- Familiarity with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Design Specifications is desired
- Experience in planning and design for bridges
- Experience and familiarity with ODOT including design and plan preferences
Essential Physical Functions: Stand or sit – must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Walk –this position requires the ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. – 25% of the time. Full range of motion to walk, stoop and stand while working on worksites – 25% of the time. Use hands/fingers – must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer – 50% of the time. Talk – This position frequently communicates with internal and external customers, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations – 25% of the time. Vision – must be able to clearly focus on information located on a computer screen, paperwork, etc. – 50% of the time. Lift/Carry – must be able to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. of site equipment when necessary.