Structural Bridge Engineer

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service: Design Engineering, Planning Environmental, and Program Construction Management.

We are currently searching for a talented Structural Bridge Engineer in our West Gulf Region located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Review calculations and design details developed by others
• Perform load ratings on bridges of various type, size, and complexity
• Prepare structural drawings in MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Bridge inspections
• Review shop drawings and other related construction submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Cost estimating for various structural elements
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
• Working closely and effectively communicating with team members

What you need to have:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program. M.S. in Structural Engineering a plus
• 3-7 years of engineering experience in bridge design
• Course level or recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
• EIT certification is required
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in Arkansas or ability to obtain is preferred
• Structural Engineering License (SE) in Arkansas or ability to obtain is preferred
• Familiarity with bridge analysis software, MicroStation, or AutoCAD is preferred
• Strong skills using MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to immediately work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
  2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. 

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.