Structural; Bridge) Project Engineer

Position: Structural (Bridge) Project Engineer
Job Description Dewberry is seeking a Structural (Bridge) Project Engineer located in the Bloomfield, NJ office, conveniently next to several major highways and not far from New York City.

Experience with NJDOT and NJTA design standards and current state of practice such as accelerated bridge construction and prefabricated bridge elements are preferred.  The successful candidate will manage structural teams and complete designs for simple and complex bridges (primarily of steel and concrete construction) and a variety of transportation related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures and other miscellaneous structures) using applicable software for public clients.  

Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widening’s, and bridge rehabilitation.
The candidate will be responsible for completing and overseeing all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports. The candidate must be able to successfully work independently as well as work with and/or lead a team of structural engineers and drafters, as well as coordinate with other project disciplines, working closely with clients to meet their objectives.

The ability and willingness to mentor less experienced staff is required.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities Oversee the design of simple and complex bridges

Oversee all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports

Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and drafters as well as coordinate with clients to complete assignments

Perform Structural Analysis and design

Prepare calculations , drawings, and specifications using relevant codes and standards

Assist in project plans, schedule, and budget preparation

Utilize structural engineering Software (CSiBridge , etc.)Required Skills & Required Experience BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Structural Engineering preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experienceNJ PE license

Experience working on bridge transportation projects

Proficiency in structural analysis and design software

Strong skills in technical communication and plan preparation.

Ability to mentor less experienced staff

Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee’s. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national…