Bridge Project Engineer at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in BEDFORD, New Hampshire

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Job Description



Are you looking to advance your career in structural engineering and take the next step in your career working for a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing technical skills and designs for various New England structural projects focusing on NHDOT and NH municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place you!


GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure that our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.



About the Job:



GPI is seeking a full-time structural project engineer for our New England branch based in the Portsmouth, NH, or Bedford, NH, office. GPI offers flexible work schedules that can split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.


The ideal candidate will be familiar with the design of bridges for NHDOT, other state DOTs in New England, and other local agencies. We seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn and mentor others, the willingness to work collaboratively with our team, and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects. We are currently designing multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structures. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, including structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams. With a strong backlog and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.



Responsibilities:

• Designing bridges and other related structural elements


• Understanding and applying technical codes and engineering practices related to bridge design


• Working with a team of enthusiastic bridge engineers to complete bridge designs from Preliminary Structures Reports through the development of PS&E documents and construction.


• Building solid relationships with inter-departmental teams


• Understanding and working within schedules and budgets to ensure contractual obligations for structural elements


• Performing calculations in accordance with the NHDOT Bridge Design Manual, AASHTO design standards, and other requirements


• Mentor staff

• BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree a plus)


• PE Licensure required in NH or the ability to obtain this within 12 months


• 5+ years of experience working in the bridge design profession


• Proficiency in current industry software, including AutoCAD and AASHTOWare required; Bentley Open Bridge, MicroStation, Csi Bridge, and MDX desired


• Working knowledge of LRFD Bridge Design Codes


• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment


• NHDOT experience preferred

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working