Bridge Engineer​/Project Bridge Designer

What You Will Do

Boston.

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GFT is seeking a Bridge Engineer / Project Bridge Designer to join our Transportation group in Boston, MA. This role follows a hybrid work model, based in Boston. Working on the bridge team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

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GFT has an opening for a Bridge Engineer/ Project Bridge Designer to engage in structural design, rehabilitation, analysis and load rating of bridges as well as the inspection of bridges and tunnels, preparation of construction documents, specifications, and estimates. This position is open to candidates with between 4 – 6 years of experience. Day-to-day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plans preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates.
• Performing load rating analyses and preparation of load rating reports.
• Office support for construction support services.
• Performing bridge and tunnel inspections and preparation of inspection reports.
• Reviewing shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction phase of projects.
• Assist or participate in the preparation of business proposals.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• 4-6 yrs of experience in bridge design.
• Experience in new bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, load ratings and/or inspection of bridges.
• Experience with structural design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSiBridge, LUSAS and/or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.
• Working knowledge of reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple projects demands and transitioning priorities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or Micro Station.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• 4-6 yrs of experience in bridge design.
• Experience in new bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, load ratings and/or inspection of bridges.
• Experience with structural design software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSiBridge, LUSAS and/or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.
• Working knowledge of reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple projects demands and transitioning priorities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or Micro Station.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing…