Bridge Project Engineer / Squad Leader

Company: HNTB Corporation
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

What We're Looking ForResponsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position is a lead role to direct, mentor and train junior staff. Consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.The Bridge Project Engineer/ Squad Leader will coordinate project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through closeout. Also will be accountable for specific design aspects on projects appropriate to discipline field. Coordinates efforts of assigned design team to ensure completeness and accuracy of design effort. Serves as technical liaison with client on project efforts. Responsible for gross revenue of Primary Focus Will Include:

• Delivery of bridge project scope elements within budget and schedule.
• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of project team's work. Guide team to overall project objectives.
• Serve as technical liaison with client at staff level for bridge projects.
• Assist with project management duties.
• Develop structural bridge project design calculations, construction details, quantities and cost estimates.
• Responsible for cost control on projects and quality control within bridge discipline.
• Resolve problems, interpret engineering specifications, investigate design and field engineering difficulties and coordinate schedules.
• Manage single and multi-discipline structural engineering projects and develop cost-effective design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring of project team members, including other engineers and technical support staff.
• Lead a small team of engineers in the execution of project design and production on both small and large projects.
• Prepare and check design drawings and/or specifications.
• Review and check engineering work completed by others.
• Oversee planning, design and construction phases of projects.
• Market to clients in pursuit of additional projects.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • 8 years relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Michigan (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience on MDOT bridge projects
  • Experience with bridge design software such as CSi Bridge, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge Concrete, PGSuper, MDX, BrR, and LARSA.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, MathCAD, and Microstation.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Familiar with AASHTO LRFD Design Specifications.
  • INDWhat You'll NeedEssential Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
    • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
    • Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within a discipline.
    • Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
    • Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
    • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
    • Provides input on recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including developing a plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
    • Responsible for coordinating schedules and approving timecards.
    • Aids in establishing employees' objectives and provides feedback from clients while coaching and mentoring their team.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
      • Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience
      • PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experienceAdditional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about EOE including disability and vetVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.R-08124 Full Time #NF #BridgesNOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.Job Type: RegularFull/Part Time: Full timeJob Category: Engineering GroupReqID: R-08124

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