Bridge Engineer

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We are searching for an experienced Bridge Engineer to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC
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To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum a B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Projects may include design and repair of highway bridges and retaining walls, bridge load ratings, review of working drawings and cost estimating
• Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs
• Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and concrete
• Prepare structural drawings in Open Bridge, Micro Station and AutoCAD
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway and drainage to perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 – 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design
• Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design
• PE or EI Certification
• Familiarity with bridge design and analysis software such as Open Bridge and/or Leap Bridge, CSI Bridge, AASHTO BrR, and other bridge analysis software
• Experience with preparing drawings in Open Bridge, Micro Station, and/or AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

– Thomas

A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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