Bridge Engineer

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At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years, and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are looking for an experienced Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team developing bridge and structural plans for transportation projects for VDOT and/or municipal localities. This position will also include assisting with and/or leading Bridge Safety Inspections.

The role involves developing bridge and structural plans for transportation projects and assisting with or leading Bridge Safety Inspections as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Richmond, VA office.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program, MS degree preferred.
• EIT Certification required - PE Certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be able to obtain certification within one year preferred
• 5-10 years of relevant experience required
• Experience with VDOT bridge design and bridge safety inspections preferred
• Additional Training or Certifications - candidates are preferred to possess all the certifications below at the time of hire or the applicable certifications required for client assignments.
• NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) or NHI-130056 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers)
• NHI-130078 (Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges)
• NHI-130087 (Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures)
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, over water and in close proximity to traffic with potential overnight work
• Understanding of bridge safety inspection methods, structural behavior, deterioration characteristics of bridge materials, and bridge maintenance, repair and rehabilitation methods is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Micro Station/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software and other bridge design software such as LARSA, MIDAS, MDX, and LEAP Products
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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Position # 2608