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Volkert Inc.

Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Volkert Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Overview Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for a talented

Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

to support our

Southeast Region

located in

Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, FL .

The ideal candidate will lead the engineering team's development of construction bid documents, design and assist with business development activities.

Responsibilities

Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs

Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity

Review calculations and design details developed by others

Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations

Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule and project constraints

Review shop drawings and other construction related submittals

Organize and maintain project files

Quantity take-off for bridge project engineer's estimate

Provide oversight and direction to junior engineering staff

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master of Engineering preferred, but not required

Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida

10 - 15 years of engineering experience in bridge design

Extensive experience utilizing FDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance on bridge projects is required, 10 years minimum

Skilled in the use of MicroStation and AutoCAD, experience with OpenBridge Designer a plus

Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures

Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures

Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications

Post-tensioned concrete design experience a plus

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.

If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.

Valid driver's license

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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