Bridge Engineer

Overview

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services.

This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas. To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services.

This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Bridge Engineer (three to five years) for employment in our Spokane office. Our primary marketplace is Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with other potential opportunities across the United States. The successful candidate will be independent, self-motivated, energetic, and a team player who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive firm.

This position will assist in managing, designing, and detailing bridge projects of a variety of sizes and complexity. The candidate will have the ability to network with clients of a diverse culture of private, local, state, and federal agencies.

The work is predominantly office based. However, some work in the field will be required king in a variety of environments with the appropriate safety procedures and equipment may include working at heights, confined spaces, near highway vehicle traffic and ariel lift platforms.

• A four-year degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis in bridge engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with bridge design, seismic assessment, in-service inspection, bridge load ratings, repairs, and rehabilitations.
• A BSCE degree with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering. MSCE preferred with emphasis in bridge/structural engineering.
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and any Department of Transportation (WSDOT, ITD or ODOT) bridge design, bridge standard details, bridge design manuals or construction standards and protocols preferred.
• Experience with computer analysis software systems including AutoCAD, PGSuper, Risa 3D, MathCAD, SI Software including SAP and CSI Bridge and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• NHI Bridge Inspection Certification preferred.
• Experience working as part of a multi-discipline design team preferred.
• Experience as a project manager preferred.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and writing and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Expected Salary range: $78,000-$89,000

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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