Bridge Engineer - Charleston, United States - ATCS PLC

Description

Job Description

ATCS is looking for a qualified Bridge Design Engineer to work in our Charleston, SC office location, where we provide a hybrid work environment.

This role will include performing analysis, design, and documentation of various transportation structures with emphasis on single and multi-span bridges, culverts, retaining walls, foundations, signs and ITS structures. This position will work closely with our Director of Structural Engineering to support this discipline companywide. This position will function as a technical leader for design activities, project submissions, and Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs and checks design calculations, prepares technical specifications, cost estimates, and other construction documents.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing structures.
• Develop solutions to technical challenges.
• Manage Projects and Tasks within budgets, and schedules.
• Issue reports, schedules, estimates of probable costs.
• Assist with responses to RFPs and other pursuits.
• Assist with developing budgets and scopes of work.
• Perform peer reviews and technical reports.
• Support Business and Client Relationship activities in SC.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in South Carolina.
• Well versed in SCDOT standards, procedures, and specifications.
• 10 to 20 years of experience with design of bridges and related highway structures.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and other highway structures.

Desired Qualifications:

• P.E. Licenses in surrounding states such as VA, NC, MD, or PA is a plus.
• Bridge Safety Inspection certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with design and analysis using various materials including steel, precast and cast-in-place concrete; prestressed and post-tensioned concrete and timber.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses knowledge of SCDOT design software.
• Possesses knowledge/understanding of finite element and 2D/3D modeling program(s).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Effective communications and social skills.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions.
• Comfortable in an environment that requires independent evaluation and decision making.
• Proficient with Microstation and/or Open Bridge Designer.

ATCS, PLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS, PLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at