Waggoner Engineering · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer - Bridge Design
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWaggoner Engineering is a civil engineering and professional consulting firm dedicated to helping communities reach their full potential. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Bridge Design to provide quality planning, design, and technical assistance in delivering projects within budgetary and time constraints.
ConsultingGovernment
Responsibilities
Performs engineering analysis and design for bridges and related structures, including new construction and rehabilitation
Conducts assessment and evaluation of existing bridge structural conditions and develops recommended remedial measures
Performs as-design, as-built, and condition bridge load ratings in accordance with governing AASHTO and client specifications
Prepares construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for contracting and bidding of construction projects
Performs construction phase engineering, including periodic on-site reviews, in collaboration with the Construction Services team
Understands typical bridge constructability areas of focus, including multi-phased construction, transportation, and erection of various bridge components
Maintains and documents written and verbal communications with clients throughout the development and completion of a project
Conducts project status review with project manager and team members, checking accuracy of work completed, and monitors timeliness of project completion
Attends meetings on project management
Assists Project Managers with administrative duties concerning completion of assigned projects, including review of schedules, scopes and budgets
Assists Project Manager in preparation of engineering studies and reports
Provides technical guidance and training to members of the project team
Prepares project design using sound engineering principles, engineering software and tools
Assists in preparation of contract documents and technical specifications
Assists Project Manager in assuring quality control procedures are performed
Maintains responsibility for the accuracy of each segment of the work and the final check of the work
Maintains responsibility for adherence to applicable codes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
Minimum of 8 years of bridge and related structural design experience, including 5+ years of experience in the technical production of engineering projects, including significant direct experience on projects involving the planning, design, and evaluation of bridges
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana is required
Proficient in design using Bentley LEAP or other LADOTD approved software
Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required
Superior communication skills and in-depth knowledge of company products and operations
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of the LADOTD Bridge Design policies, procedures, and memoranda preferred
Licensure as a PE or ability to obtain such in contiguous states is desired
Certifications applicable to civil engineering, structural and bridge design and inspection desired
Microstation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D experience software is preferred
Knowledge of design, on-line reports and databases preferred
Benefits
WEI Incentive Program
Healthy Workplace Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Competitive Health Benefits
Career Development and Training
Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
Community Service Opportunities
Worldwide Travel Assistance
Company
Waggoner Engineering
Waggoner Engineering is a civil engineering company serving public agencies and private corporations across the Southeastern US.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mohamed Kacem
Partner, VP, Technology and Innovation
Mohamed Kacem, PhD
Partner/VP / Technology and Innovation
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