Bridge Structural Engineer 1

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems! Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Bridge Structural Engineer I to join our growing Fort Lauderdale, FL office. This is a hybrid role. This role will be responsible for engineering bridge design and inspection, plan preparation, and load rating analysis. The design tasks are completed using either the current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Primary Responsibilities (others may be included) : Bridge Design, contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules Developing design options. Maintaining organized design calculation and project data. Performing load ratings analysis. Calculations of quantities and development of cost estimates. The position may require the engineer to take part in bridge inspection assignments as an Inspection Team Member and prepare bridge inspection reports documenting inspection findings. Office support for construction design services. Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractor during the construction phases of structures. Work with National and Local Building Codes, develop loads. Assist with structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) associated with building and marine structures, foundations and equipment support, framing / bracing, and any other tasks as assigned. Assist in modeling / analyzing lateral systems. Assist with preparing project cost estimates. Assist in evaluation studies and help to develop reports. Assist in submittal review process, including structural steel fabrication drawings, proprietary systems, performance design items, concrete reinforcement drawings and concrete mix designs. Assist with design & document / deliverable coordination with other project disciplines. Work with structural computer analysis and graphical software packages and MS Office. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Bachelor’s degree in civil / structural engineering. Experience in MS-Office; Experience with Structural analysis and CADD programs such as AutoCAD, Microstation, RAM, REVIT and STAADPRO preferred. Good communication skills. Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. What we prefer you bring to our firm : EIT Certificate Featured Benefits : Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD. 401(k) company match. Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but at time there will be surrounding activities in an open office setting that must be dealt with.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to travel. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).