Senior Bridge Engineer

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Springfield or Virginia Beach, VA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

The ideal candidate will support the engineering team's development of construction bid documents and assist with business development activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
• Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
• Review calculations and design details developed by others either on behalf of Volkert or our client
• Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client
• Review shop drawings and other construction related submittals
• Organize and maintain project files
• Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Virginia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 10+ years of engineering experience in bridge design
• VDOT experience is strongly preferred but not required
• MicroStation experience preferred
• Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
• Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

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.

Key Benefits:

• 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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"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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