Senior Bridge Engineer - Salem

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting‑edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Bridges and Structures Practice is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer in Portland or Salem, OR
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DEA’s Portland or Salem, OR office is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead and perform technical bridge engineering and to perform project management on bridge projects. Areas of work include bridge planning, analysis and design, construction engineering, in‑service inspection, preservation and rehabilitation projects. A successful candidate will assist project teams through the completion of various projects and task assignments in the role of Engineer, Task Leader, or Project Manager.

In this role you will perform and/or check structural analyses and develop or check design calculations using AASHTO and other design codes for different bridge, transportation, and transit structural systems. Additionally, the candidate will have knowledge of bridge load rating practices, bridge field inspection, and reporting practices.

• Lead and assist in the development of bridge design deliverables including concept reports, TS&L reports, design calculations, construction plans, specifications, estimates, and construction schedules.
• Manage projects to ensure excellence in project execution for on‑time, on‑budget deliverables of quality that meet or exceed the industry’s standard of care.
• Check engineering calculations, drawings, estimates, specifications, and construction schedule deliverables for accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Provide bridge design leadership and mentorship to junior engineers/designers.
• Solve project problems in a team environment, particularly where project issues and challenges are significantly affected by the proposed structural solutions.
• Provide innovative solutions related to the design of transportation infrastructure.
• Explore and implement technological trends in bridge engineering.
• Manage, develop, and/or check load rating calculations and reports.
• Participate in client and project development teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, contractors, and sub‑consultants.
• Assist pursuit champions and project managers in the development of proposal documents.
• Communicate with clients and express the client’s needs to project team.
• Represent projects and the firm at meetings and conferences.
• Maintain and continue to develop the firm’s reputation for technical excellence in bridge engineering.

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of bridge engineering experience.
• Current Professional Engineer registration in the United States.
• Proficiency in structural design software applications, with an emphasis on bridge design software, such as SAP
  2000, Midas Civil, LARSA 4D, PG Super, Conspan, LPile, BRASS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in seismic analysis and design of bridge structures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Positive and energetic team attitude and ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Physically able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clear motor vehicle report.
• Business development experience on bridge projects.

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