Overview
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Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : TranSystems’ Boston Massachusetts office has an opening for an Entry Level Bridge Engineer.
This position is open to entry level engineers. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and tunnels along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates.
In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by current staff Project Managers and Project Engineers.
Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. General duties include, but are not limited to : Performing bridge and tunnel inspection assignments as an inspection team member while documenting inspection findings and preparing inspection reports throughout MA and the US.
Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plans preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates.
Performing load rating analyses. Office support for construction support services. Reviewing shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction phases of structures.
Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil and / or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is strongly encouraged. Working knowledge of reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple projects demands and transitioning priorities.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), AutoCAD and / or MicroStation. Be eager to learn, be a team player and be enthusiastic.
Take pride in their work and a commitment to quality work and timely communication. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies. Able and willing to travel within the continental United States. Valid Driver’s License.
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm : Experience in new bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, and / or inspection of bridges.
Experience with structural design software such as AASHTOware BrR, StAAd Pro, MDX, CSiBridge, LUSAS and / or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.
Interest or experience in rope access techniques (SPRAT, IRATA). No relocation assistance - local candidates preferred. Work Environment : The work environment will include a mixture of office and field work.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.
e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc). The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and drive a vehicle.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Featured Benefits : Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity / paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
401(k) company match Vacation accrual separate from sick time. Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule. TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).