What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Bridge Engineer position at HRC?
Why HRC?
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Engineering. Environment. Excellence. We pride ourselves on our 100 years of service to our municipal, industrial, and private clients' and know it would not be possible without our dedicated most valued team players. At HRC an investment in our people runs at the core of our business and what we do – it drives on our purpose and progress and keeps us going. Our Partners agree with this philosophy and live out these values every day through their interactions with our employees and clients.
HRC provides lasting solutions for the restoration of aging infrastructure and scoping for new and rehabilitation projects. HRC is prequalified with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to provide bridge inspection and design services and has decades of experience providing solutions for MDOT, private, and local agencies.
As a member of the Structural Department in our Bloomfield Hills Michigan office, you will be part of a tight-knit team of engineers and CAD technicians who tackle a variety of projects, both familiar and one-of-a-kind.
Our team is looking for a Structural Bridge Engineer who is experienced in bridge and culvert design using current State and Federal specifications, manuals, and philosophies. You will mentor fellow team members in the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge-related projects.
The Structural Bridge Engineer leads bridge/culvert safety inspections, provides scoping recommendations, and performs load ratings in accordance with current MDOT and AASHTO standards. You must be familiar with State and Federal regulations for conducting field inspections, preparing inspection reports, and Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
Secondary responsibilities will include design of low rise buildings, water/wastewater and specialty structures. The Structural Bridge Engineer must be proficient with steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, timber and masonry design in accordance with current applicable standards and codes.
The Structural Bridge Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that their delegated projects are completed on time and within the budget provided. The Structural Bridge Engineer must have excellent communication skills and work well as a team member.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- 7 years of bridge-related design and inspection
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Michigan
- Ideally certified as an MDOT Qualified Team Leader (QTL) which includes:
- Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
- Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
- Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.
- Knowledge of MDOT QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Analysis, inspection, design and development of contract documents for bridges, low rise buildings, water/wastewater and specialty structures in steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, timber and masonry
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with various design methodologies such as ASD, LFD and LRFD
- Experience with structural engineering programs such as RISA-3D, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, AASHTOWare, LEAP Consys and Enercalc
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Bluebeam
- Valid driver's license
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop contract documents for bridge and non-bridge projects, including plans, technical specifications, reports and structural cost estimates
- Perform routine and detailed inspections for various types of structures
- Mentor fellow team members on bridge-related projects
- Generate, explain and backcheck multiple rounds of detailed markups with CAD Technicians to bring drawings from start to finish
- Oversee project development and scheduling
- Assist with the development of proposals and budgets
- Review and approve construction documents such as shop drawings, RFIs, and Change Orders
- Seal and sign project documents
- Interface with clients both during the project and upon completion to promote client loyalty and secure future work
Benefits:
- Advancement opportunities
- Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Generous PTO available starting day 1
- Hourly position with time and ½ overtime pay
- 401K Plan
- Employer sponsored continuing education
- Referral Bonus Program
- Mentoring program
- Attend community-based events
- Employee Appreciation Committee
- HRC Swag!
HRC has been recognized annually as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and Top 50 in Trenchless Technology Design Firm since 2007 in addition to being awarded 2024’s Detroit Free Press and USA’s Top Places to Work for the third year in a row. Our innovative and forward-thinking community of professionals work together to design and build excellent engineering proposals for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are self-driven, view challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow, and ultimately, passionate drivers in leading our future forward filled with opportunity to make a lasting difference.
