DEA is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer/Group Leader for our Spokane, WA office to provide support on bridge planning, design, construction, inspection, operations and maintenance projects. A successful candidate will be able to assist, or lead project teams through the completion of various projects and task assignments in the role of Task Leader, or Project Manager.
In this role you will perform and/or check structural analyses and develop, or check design calculations using AASHTO, AREMA, and various other design codes for different bridge, transportation, and freight rail and transit structural systems. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to effectively mentor junior bridge designers and provide direction to CADD staff. Typical bridge projects will include cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, and segmental concrete bridges, steel girder and truss bridges, highway, freight rail, and light rail bridges; as well as other transportation and retaining wall structures.
Engineering duties include, but are not limited to:Lead and assist in the development of bridge design deliverables including concept reports, TS&L Reports, design calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and construction schedulesManage projects to ensure excellence in project execution for on-time, on-budget deliverables of quality that meet, or exceed the industry's standard of careChecking of engineering calculations, drawings, estimates, specifications, and construction schedule deliverables for accuracy and compliance with contractual requirementsManage, perform, and deliver condition inspection and reporting of in-service bridgesManage, development, and check load rating calculations and reportsParticipate in client and project development teamsAssist pursuit champions and project managers in the development of proposal documentsCommunicate with client's and express the client's needs to project team Group Leader duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for short and long-term group utilization, delivery of technical work by their teams, assessing needed capabilities with their practice area, and ensuring project managers have the technical resources needed to deliver projects successfully. Responsible for learning client standards and expectations, identifying incremental and/or new business development opportunities, serving on client teams, providing inputs for scope, schedule, etc. on projects and reviewing cost proposals.
Accountable for performance management for group members and applicable administration approvals such as time off, timecards, expense reports, training, etc. Responsible for successful recruitment and retention efforts to ensure DEA hires the best possible talent and supports processes that encourage staff longevity.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering10+ years of bridge engineering experienceRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)Proficient in current bridge and structural design software applicationsProficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Power Point and other general calculation software applications such as MathCADKnowledgeable of AASHTO LRFD bridge design standardsAbility to communicate and work in a team oriented environmentPreferred Qualifications:Registered Structural Engineer (SE) in Washington StateKnowledgeable of ITD, ODOT, WSDOT and Sound Transit bridge design standardsBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life InsuranceHealth Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributionSupport for continuing education and training opportunitiesPaid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work scheduleHolistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community healthOpportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goalsPotential salary range for this position is $125,000-$175,000 depending on experience and locationTransportation Jobs with DEAThe increasing complexities of modern transportation include growing demands, aging infrastructure, rising costs, funding challenges, and environmental concerns.
Agencies and communities faced with improving their transportation systems must do more with less. From initial investigations through planning, concept development, final design, and construction, DEA responds with solutions that serve today's transportation needs while accommodating tomorrow's growth. Our Transportation Business Unit focuses on five markets; Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, Smart Mobility and Construction Engineering
