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Volkert Inc.

Bridge Engineer

Volkert Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Overview Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced

Bridge Engineer

to support our

East Gulf Region

located in

Mobile, AL; Tallahassee, FL or Nashville, TN .

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum, 5 years of bridge design experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles

Projects may include highway or rail bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and sign structures. Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs such as SAP 2000, LARSA, RISA, MDX, MathCAD, EXCEL, LEAP, LPile, FB-Multipier, AASHTOWare, and/or MicroStation.

Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and prestressed concrete

Review drawings and documents and prepare technical clarifications

Guide designers/drafters to prepare structural designs and/or drawings

Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, and perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings

Must be dependable with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work

Perform Load Rating Analysis for different types of bridges

Qualifications

Bachelors or Master 27s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program

5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design

Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design using AASHTO LRFD standards

Licensed PE

Proficiency in using bridge analysis software programs such as Open Bridge Designer, SAP 2000, FB-MultiPier, RISA and LARSA 4D. Familiarity with drafting software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD and other bridge analysis software.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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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