What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer position at Keller Associates?
We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve. Apply now for our Bridge Engineer opportunity based in our Meridian, Idaho office. This opportunity is also available for those who live close to any of our office locations.
Job Summary:
The Bridge Engineer works with a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and Interns to work on a wide variety of state, city, and privately funded projects throughout the northwest in a range of markets. They design and create specifications and construction drawings for all types of single-span and multi-span bridges. Other projects may include load rating existing and new bridges using AASTHOWare Brr, bridge inspection, and various other bridge related projects.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Detailing and design of steel, concrete, bridges
- Develop plans and specifications
- Prepare Preliminary Engineering Reports, Concept, and Type Size Location Reports
- Provide support for project bidding and construction administration
- Actively participate in business development, lead generation, and contribute to proposals, presentations, and other marketing documents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelors degree in in civil engineering or related field with 5 years in structural engineering design
- Working knowledge of common bridge engineering software such as PGSuper, PSBeam, AASTHOWare Bridge Rating Software, and other bridge design software
- Knowledge of Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD
- Knowledge of concrete super and substructures, knowledge of GRS-IBS type abutments
- Bidding and construction administration
- Construction observation
- Strong communication and personal skills
- Successful project delivery
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Five or more years of relevant professional experience
- Current Professional Engineer licensure in Oregon, and/or Idaho or ability to obtain licensure within two years of hire
Benefits:
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance with option to buy up
- Salary Advantage Program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k match program & access to asset management services
- Year-end bonus
- Costco membership
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid day of community service
We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.
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Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
