Structural Engineer - Bridge​/Tunnel​/Heavy Highway​/Steel​/Concrete - Transporation Systems Department

Overview

Structural Engineer - Bridge/Tunnel/Heavy Highway/Steel/Concrete - Transporation Systems Department

MUST BE A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) BY STATE OF TEXAS

HYBRID/REMOTE BASED (as long as reside in state of Texas)

BGE is seeking a Structural Engineer for the Transporation department. Ideally will sit Central Texas but open to /hybrid remote based as long as reside in State of Texas. Central Texas offices:
Austin, TX (South Austin office or North Austin (Round Rock office) or our San Antonio office (San Pedro Ave).

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm, with over 1200 employees in 25+ offices, that provides services in land/site development, public works, transportation, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey, and environmental services for public and private clients.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping/mentorship, and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

• Role more broadly performs structural engineering associated with transportation and public works projects, tunnels and access shaft design, and heavy highway construction including reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, prestressed concrete design, deep and shallow foundation analysis and design, complex retaining walls and systems, and maintenance/hydraulics access junction boxes.
• With a focus on structural engineering of highway bridge design: overpass, fly over, girder, prestress concrete design, steel design, plate girders, and heavy bridges.
• Conceptualizes the initial structural design approach for major phases of small to large projects or has overall responsibility for the structural engineering work on a project of a limited or larger scope.
• In depth knowledge of American Concrete Institutes (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Minimum Design Loads for Structures, ASCE 7, and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Specifications. Some knowledge of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) a plus.
• Experience with STAAD or alternate structural engineering modeling software, other structural software, MDX, CSi, LEAP, LPILE+, Bentley Engineering products (Open Bridge design/modeling)
• Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates structural engineering work, and supervises the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State, and County officials, and other outside agencies.
• Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Performs other duties assigned by a Senior or Lead Engineer, Project Manager, or Supervisor

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• PE License in the State of Texas or the ability to have registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas within 60 days of hire date.
• A minimum of 6+ years of progressive work experience in the civil/structural engineering field
• Experience with structural services in the delivery of TxDOT Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
• Experience with design of water/wastewater, tunnels, drainage, highway, marine, rail, and airport structures a plus.
• In depth knowledge of American Concrete Instituts (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Minimum Design Loads for Structures, ASCE 7, and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Specifications. Some knowledge of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) a plus.
• Experience with STAAD or alternate structural engineering modeling software, other structural software, MDX, CSi, LEAP, LPILE+, Bentley Engineering products (Open Bridge design/modeling)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-office work is required

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