PROJECT ENGINEER – STRUCTURES

Overview

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Structures/Transportation with 4 to 12 years of professional experience to be part of our Structures team in our Jacksonville. FL office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI prides its reputation as one of the nation's top consulting firms -- and our awards support our beliefs. We strive to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. We are always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help expand our visionary approach. If you think you are an innovative team player and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

In this position you will assist in the development of transportation design projects for clients such as FDOT and municipalities.  A strong background in Florida DOT design policies and procedures is preferred. The candidate will work in a fast-paced engineering environment where projects may be derived from a number of delivery methods including conventional publicly bid projects and design-build.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and plans for various structures including reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate, and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures;
• Assist in the creation of engineering documents including Bridge Development Reports, Bridge Load Rating Calculation, and Design-Build Technical Proposals;
• Participate in and assist with client meetings, marketing pursuits, writing letters of interest, and project presentations;
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and other firms on complex interchange projects;
• Review engineering work produced by junior engineers to ensure designs, plans, and calculations are complete and accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college (Masters preferred)
• Florida Professional Engineering License;
• Proficiency in Structural Engineering Software including Leap Bridge, Conspan, RC-Pier, STAAD, MDX, Midas, FB-MultiPier, MathCAD, and Microstation;
• Familiarity with FDOT plans preparation criteria and design standards;
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and work on large multi-discipline engineering teams;
• Good verbal communication and technical writing skills;
• Ability to train entry-level staff;
• Segmental concrete bridge design experience preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please submit your resume for review by our Talent Acquisition Team. WGI provides a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.