Structural Engineer, Bridges

What you will do

• Assist in leading a team performing bridge design and other structural design for a wide variety of clients including cities, counties, state, Department of Transportation (DOT, specifically MNDOT), and private entities
• Use innovative approaches to provide our clients with efficient designs focused on quality
• Utilize your engineering design skills to perform and check structural calculations for both new and existing structures to direct engineering technicians in the development of engineering drawings
• Develop project specifications and special provisions, to conduct structural inspections
• Write reports regarding the inspection and evaluation of existing facilities
• While bridge projects are expected to make up the majority of your work, you will also be required to provide structural design and analysis for retaining walls, buildings and other vertical structures, and hydraulic structures such as clarifiers, tanks, dam, and weirs
• Your experience level will determine the amount of independent judgment granted, the complexity of tasks performed, and direct supervision received

• Bachelor Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of five years’ work experience of bridge and related structural design
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Experience working with MNDOT
• Certification as a Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader preferred but not required
• Familiar with LRFD design procedures, bridge design software, calculation software such as Microsoft Excel or MathCAD, possess basic drawing skills in either Microstation or AutoCAD, and have proven engineering design experience. Excellent technical, communication and organizational skills are required
• Eagerness both to share knowledge with and mentor less experienced staff as well as to learn from more experienced engineers and technicians is essential for success in this position
• Preference for full time 40 hours a week, would consider 30 hours a week for the right candidate

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives and offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full‑time WSB employees qualify for a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company‑paid short‑and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Part‑time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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