What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Load Rating Engineer position at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson?
Bridge Inspection
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for performing load rating calculations on bridges and culverts of varying complexity in accordance with AASHTO and NYSDOT specifications; performing safe load capacity calculations for load posting; performing capacity and demand analysis other vertical structures; preparing and checking calculations and reports prepared by others for conformance with specifications and standards; designing and detailing structural components for flag repairs; and preparing construction cost estimates and specifications for flag repair details. The successful candidate will use knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.
Compensation is $40.00-$55.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Analyze survey reports, maps, as-built drawings, shop drawings, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to build analytical bridge models and calculation sheets
- Perform structural analysis computations using computer models, MathCAD, spreadsheets, and hand calculations
- Progress designs in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Preparation of engineering plans, specifications, estimates, documents and reports
- Attend meetings with clients
- Coordinate with team members, clients, subconsultants and in-house support disciplines to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
Nonessential functions and responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program AND a minimum of 4 years' experience in bridge design or bridge inspection
OR
- Possess a New York State issued Professional Engineer's License with current registration (or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months) AND a minimum of 2 years' experience in bridge design or bridge inspection
- Proficiency with one or more discipline specific design software: AASHTOWare BRDR, Bentley STAAD.Pro, CSi Bridge, Bentley RM Bridge, MDX, Bentley LEAP, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on a NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Term Agreement project.
- Experience performing Level 1 and Level 2 Load Ratings with AASHTOWare BrDR.
Working Conditions
This position may be treated as hybrid with the candidate working remotely multiple days per week depending on candidate experience, team needs, and manager's preference.
Work is performed within a general office environment 85% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Salary : $40 - $55
