Bridge Engineer - Fort Worth, United States - TranSystems Corporation

Description

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' Texas team has an immediate opening for a Bridge Engineer position for design, load rating and bridge assessment of highway or railroad bridges.

Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work in the field conducting bridge assessments and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Participate in structural engineering assignments as part of a design or inspection team.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare MicroStation/CADD drawings as required.
• Utilize engineering analysis software to perform LRFD ratings of bridges.
• Take part in structure inspection assignments. Take photos & measurements; produce sketches.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports documenting inspection findings.
• Other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering field
• 6 or more years of experience in structural engineering assignments for DOTs or Railroads.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA, AISC and ACI design codes.
• Ability to solve problems and plan tasks with an understanding of 'Critical Path Management'.
• Ability to clearly describe observations and convey information with sketches and technical writing.
• PE License
• 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.

Computer Equipment and Software Required or Recommended:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• AASHTOWare BrR / Midas Civil / CSI Bridge
• BrM/AssetWise Inspection Reporting
• CADD (AUTOCAD or Bentley MicroStation)

Preferred Candidates:

• 7+ years of bridge design, load rating or inspection experience.
• Experience in LRFD & LRFR of Highway Bridges.
• National Highway Institute accreditation in Inspection of In-Service and NSTM Bridges.
• Local Candidates.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• 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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering field
• 5 or more years of experience in structural engineering assignments for DOTs or Railroads.
• Ability to solve problems and plan tasks with an understanding of 'Critical Path Management'.
• Ability to clearly describe observations and convey information with sketches and technical writing.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA, AISC and ACI design codes.
• PE License
• No visa sponsorship

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 maybe 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.
• 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.