What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer position at GPD Group?
Bridge Engineer
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is currently seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our growing Transportation group in the Pittsburgh office.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Engineer with 1-3 years of bridge design experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering a plus.
- Successfully passed EIT.
- Knowledge of AASHTO/PennDOT policies and standard procedures applicable for the analysis, evaluation, and design of various bridge types.
- Strong technical/computer software skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel), AutoCAD, Microstation and with PennDOT design software programs.
- Experience working on PennDOT/PTC projects.
- Experience in reading and fully understanding bridge construction drawings for transportation projects.
- Bridge inspection certification (CBSI) and/or experience a plus
- Ability to work within a team environment working with individuals from various offices and in various disciplines through all phases of design.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
Responsibilities will include:
- Technical problem-solving.
- Engineering design and documentation with an emphasis in Bridge Construction projects.
- Preparing bridge construction drawings, calculate bridge rebars and bridge quantity.
- Performing bridge inspections with professional engineers up to 5% of the time.
- Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources, and client requirements.
- Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company contribution
- Bonus
- Vacation & Sick Time
- And much more…
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