Bridge Project EngineerWe are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our Gulf Region located in Little Rock, AR.To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, Professional Engineering Licensure and 5 years of bridge design experience.What you'll be doing:Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programsPerform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexityReview calculations and design details developed by othersAttend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizationsDevelop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraintsReview construction related submittalsOrganize and maintain project filesSupervising and mentoring Structural EITs and InternsAssist with marketing bridge and structure design workWhat you need to have:Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural EngineeringMaster of Engineering preferred, but not requiredValid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge designDOT experience is strongly preferredSkilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:OpenRoads DesignerOpenBridge DesignerSTAADCSi BridgeMIDASAASHTOWARE BrRMathcadTechnical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structuresFamiliarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structuresKnowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specificationsFamiliarity of DOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferredAbility 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 guidelinesValid driver's licenseA 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, & Vision401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesStudent Debt Retirement MatchAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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 OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.