Professional Mechanical Engineer - Movable Bridge Design

Job Details

Job Location:

Fort Lauderdale FL - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Minimum 4 Year Degree

Job Category:
Mechanical Bridge Engineer

The Jacksonville, FL and Ft. Lauderdale offices of Modjeski and Masters are looking for Experienced Mechanical Engineers, with a valid FL PE to join the Movable Bridge Business Unit.

In this role, you will work on complex, high-profile projects that combine mechanical systems with structural ingenuity, ensuring safe and efficient operation of some of the nation’s most critical transportation assets.

If you thrive on solving challenging problems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to landmark projects, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a specialized and rewarding field.

• A minimum of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 5-14 years of Mechanical Engineering Experience
• Registered Professional Engineer, preferably in Florida.
• Familiarity designing and inspecting movable bridge machinery in accordance with AASHTO and AREMA design standards
• Strong attention to detail with effective communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
• Self-Motivated, organized and ability to perform tasks on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel for field assignments up to 20% of the time.

• Perform mechanical design and analysis of movable bridges.
• Develop mechanical calculations, contract plans, specifications, and estimates for movable bridge machinery. This may include hydraulic systems.
• Perform field inspection and reporting of movable bridge machinery. Ability to perform limited field tasks at heights required.
• Review and check mechanical design plans, estimates, calculations, post-design shop drawings, and inspection reports.
• Ability to perform mechanical design and detailing of bridge machinery as one of the primary project engineers with limited guidance from Project Managers and Senior Mechanical Engineers.
• Coordinate tasks with project managers and multidisciplinary electrical and structural engineering bridge teams.
• Perform 2D/3D CADD work and provide guidance to CAD Techs and Junior Mechanical Engineers to aid in the development of contract plans. Knowledge of Inventor, AutoCAD and Micro Station preferred.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including assisting in pursuing new work and networking with staff at DOT’s/other agencies as well as other engineering firms.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisor, and other team members.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Bonus Program Eligible employees receive cash bonuses based on the achievement of individual performance objective and business objectives during each calendar year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive PTO accruals
  
  Starting at 17 days, increases with years’ experience
• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefit plan which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for our employees and their dependents
• Group Term Life Insurance Basic Accidental death and dismemberment & Basic Life
• Long term Disability coverage
• Several other additional benefits offered
  
  Short term disability
  
  Identity Protection Flexible spending accounts
  
  Optional life insurance for dependents

The Movable Bridge Unit focuses on the structural, mechanical, and electrical design of movable bridges of all types. Projects include new design of movable structures, structural, mechanical, and electrical inspection and rehabilitation of existing bridges. Our instrumentation group is housed in this unit and focuses on short term monitoring of bridges and other structures using a wide…