Bridge Engineer

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team - help us take on challenges, develop vision solutions, and innovate and design the infrastructure of the future that will transform the world!

We are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans as well as NBIS Bridge Inspection for transportation projects for VDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities.


Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings. Work will also include performing in-service condition inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types.


Requirements :

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, Master's degree a plus
• Must have 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
• P.E. license registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months preferred
• Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents and having strong knowledge of VDOT policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications
• Experience with a variety of bridge design software
• Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software
• NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus
• Experience with VDOT bridge safety inspections a plus
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis
• Exceptional communication and organization skills

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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Position # 3301

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