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Senior Bridge Project Engineer/ Project Manager

TranSystems
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day : All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve .

Interested in joining our team? Great! We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do :

TranSystems' Boston office seeks a highly motivated Senior Bridge Project Engineer / Project Manager with greater than 10 years of experience in bridge design and analysis to join our established transportation practice. We are seeking an individual who can carry out and lead the design of our bridge projects, coordinate with other disciplines, meet with clients to develop current and future projects, and provide day-to-day leadership and technical expertise. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation design, load rating and preparation of construction documents, specifications, and estimates. One of the most important responsibilities of the individual will be oversight of the technical design and quality review for our bridge design projects along with training, directing and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included) :

  • Designing and analyzing structural components of bridges and related structures.
  • Review project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
  • Developing details of bridge components for contract drawings.
  • Assisting with CAD drawing development and production.
  • Calculating quantities and developing construction cost estimates.
  • Reviewing shop drawings.
  • Performing load ratings.
  • Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
  • Inform Project Managers of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
  • Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
  • Show understanding of team management, develop project scope of work, estimate manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules and track project progress.
  • Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm :

  • Bachelor's degree in civil and / or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
  • Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in MA.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related bridge design experience.
  • Structural engineering background, knowledge of AutoCAD (required), Microstation (desirable), and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), MathCAD and experience with structural analysis engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Staad.Pro, MDX, LUSAS and / or other structural analysis software systems.
  • Familiarity with bridge design process using : AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.
  • MassDOT and / or MBTA bridge design experience.
  • Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  • Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
  • What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm :

  • Master's degree in civil and / or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
  • Design-Build experience.
  • No relocation assistance - local candidates preferred.
  • Work Environment :

  • The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.).
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
  • Featured Benefits :

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Commuter allowance.
  • Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work and site visits.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity / paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
  • 401(k) company match.
  • Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
  • Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.
  • 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).

    As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

    Recruiters or staffing agencies : TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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