Bridge Engineer

Overview

Job Title:                  Bridge Engineer

Department:             Transportation

Location:                  Meridian, ID

FLSA Status:             Exempt

   Classification: P4-P5 DOE

Do you love bridges? The NV5 Meridian office has the position for you.

We are seeking a bridge designer/engineer with two (2) years of experience to become an integral part of our bridge design team.  Come be a part of a growing Pacific Northwest bridge team with the opportunity to be located in the ever-growing Treasure Valley of SW Idaho.

WHY NV5?

Because we are committed to team success, you will work with a dynamic group of other engineering and geospatial disciplines in the delivery of most projects. Our teams are structured to encourage interaction and innovation.  At NV5 we emphasize two-way mentoring.  Senior team members expect proactive communication when questions arise and for you to perform detailed and timely work. Senior staff will provide the necessary guidance and mentoring to help you exceed your career goals.  You will be given challenging, yet achievable tasks that will keep you energized and provide a great sense of accomplishment. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

• Team member responsible for the design and delivery of simple to complex bridge projects in various geographic locations in accordance with state and federal standards.
• Work in cooperation with bridge staff in other offices to deliver PS&E contract documents for local agencies, federal agencies, and state DOTs.
• Responsible for designing structural components, report writing, development of plans, specifications and estimates, quality control and assurance activities.

Qualifications

Education / Qualifications

• BSCE required. Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• EIT Certification required.
• 2 years engineering experience designing bridge projects. Bridge design experience on Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) projects a plus.
• Load rating experience a plus.
• Familiarity with engineering software packages such as Midas Civil, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, L-Pile, LEAP Bridge Steel, Erikson Culverts, and MathCAD a plus.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of seismic design principles and non-linear analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of structural behavior and mechanics of materials.
• Independently and accurately complete engineering calculations for reinforced and prestressed concrete and steel structures. Familiarity with timber and masonry design a plus.
• Experience developing bridge plans (coordinating markups with CADD technicians), assembling/ writing specifications, and developing quantities and cost estimates.
• Mid-level proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (including MS Project)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If this position sounds appealing, we are anxiously awaiting to hear from you.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be asked to walk on uneven surfaces, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes. climb stairs, sit for extended periods of time, work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, and type/key-in data as needed. The employee will be required to adhere to the company’s policies, safety plan and the project safety plan.

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

It is the policy of NV5, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual preference, physical or mental disability or military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.