Bridge Engineer

Location:

Fishers, IN 46256, USA

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to work within our Indiana Transportation Team. The successful candidate will be a hard‑working individual who enjoys a challenging, fast‑paced, and team‑oriented environment. This role involves working on projects for INDOT and local municipal and county clients across Indiana, with collaboration opportunities across neighboring states.

• Plan, calculate, and produce specifications for transportation structures in accordance with AASHTO and INDOT standards.
• Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to discuss project challenges and engineering solutions.
• Work as part of a team or manage tasks within project budget and schedule constraints.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing scope and fee proposals and Letter‑of‑Interest proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team to ensure quality services.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.
• Participate in occasional site visits and remote outdoor work environments.
• Travel to client meetings and site visits as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master of Science in Structures preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Indiana.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering or technical experience.
• Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with INDOT standards, specifications, design manuals, and deliverables for federally funded projects.
• Experience delivering projects for local municipalities and counties.
• Proficiency in bridge design programs (e.g., LEAP Concrete, MDX, Midas, AASHTOWare) and CADD/Microstation.
• Experience in bridge inspection or desire to participate in bridge inspection services.

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of related fields and works on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet stakeholder needs.

• Occasionally design portions of a project, system, component, or process.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Conduct analyses, design, and interpret test data.

• Occasionally assign tasks to other technical and non‑technical staff.
• Occasionally plan and coordinate detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services or secure funding.

• Receive general direction on key objectives; manage unconventional/complex problems with guidance.
• Mentor junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.

• Communicate effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Market‑based, competitive compensation.
• Performance‑driven recognition and development bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
• Additional floating holiday.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.

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