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Structural Bridge Engineer
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$99,926 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
If you are ready to bridge the gap between our world and our people, join Jacobs! Let's build for a brighter future together. Jacobs is much more than just a traditional engineering company. Jacobs is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. When you join us you'll have the opportunity to work on transportation projects that focus on bridges and other transportation structure designs. You will serve in a technical role and/or task lead on bridge design projects and perform complex structural analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects on local and national projects. We'll look for your knowledge and experience in analysis as well as the development of design, plan preparation, specifications, and reports. Inspection may be required on occasion.
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- Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Relevant previous professional experience in bridge design and inspection, preferably 6-10 years
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in IA or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Solid understanding of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable Codes.
- Ability to produce design documentation/calculations
- Proficiency in bridge design software, such as LEAP Concrete/Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Larsa 4D, MIDAS Civil, and/or MDX
- Working knowledge of CAD systems, specifically Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Bentley OpenBridge Modeler.
- A thorough understanding of and practical experience applying the
AASHTO LRFD
Bridge Design Specifications to transportation structures. Ideally you'll also have:- Master of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Demonstrated experience on various types of bridges, including both concrete and structural steel bridge types
- Experience in both new bridge design as well as inspection, maintenance, and repair
- Experience working on IA DOT projects
- Demonstrated work in IL, MN, MO, and WI
- Active involvement in local engineering societies.