Bridge Engineer

Employees at Foothills Bridge Co. are equipped with a strong technical background and are passionate about our hands-on role in getting projects built (or demolished!). We understand the complexities of a construction site and are as comfortable working with contractors to develop creative ideas as we are at our desks analyzing those designs. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it's important to us that our team members maintain a healthy work schedule and enjoy life outside the office. The successful candidate will work alongside our staff of construction engineers to provide structural engineering solutions to contractors in the heavy civil industry. If this fits your description of a great place to work, please send an email to careers@foothillsbridge.com Bridge Engineer Location The ideal candidate will be located (or willing to relocate) near our home office in Boulder, CO. We will consider candidates who wish to work remotely from their current location for up to six months before relocating. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work options. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas . Key Responsibilities Perform analysis on existing structures and design temporary supports, falsework and access systems for a variety of bridge dismantling, erection, and other heavy civil construction projects Parse existing information from as-built drawings and other records into formats useful in the creation of drawings and calculations Communicate construction details, sequences and requirements effectively by preparing sketches, design drawings, calculations, and other documents Communicate preliminary results, design assumptions, planned approaches to solve problems, and schedule updates with internal teams and clients Participate in meetings with clients and project team members Maintain good relationships with clients using strong interpersonal skills Stay up to date with the state of practice, and integrate innovation and technology in design processes Assist in training and development of other staff members Occasional travel to provide project onsite support Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering. Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree with a focus on structural engineering 4 to 8 years of experience in the design and/or construction of bridges Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Holds an active PE license in any state Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work in a team environment Solid organizational skills with attention to detail Proficiency with current design codes (like AASHTO, AISC and ACI) and structural analysis software (specifically RISA and/or MIDAS) Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Sketchup Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision) 401(k) plan with company match Personal and company performance-based bonuses Continuing education, including membership to ASCE and AISC Charitable giving program, including company donation match and volunteer time match Community outreach activities Testing and licensing support Paid family and medical leave

Salary Range:

$85,000 to $115,000

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Family leave Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you now need, or will you ever need, sponsorship to work in the United States?

License/Certification:

PE (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person