Job Structural Engineer - Bridges

Seasoned Structures Professional Opportunity

With one in four bridges either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, today's bridge design and engineering specialists need a thorough understanding of all bridge types to overcome the infrastructure challenges we face.

Through an open-minded, collaborative team approach, we work alongside our clients to understand their needs and goals. A staff of over 20 structural engineers, designers, and technicians allows us to respond quickly and efficiently. We offer comprehensive structural bridge design, engineering, and planning services, for every aspect of bridge projects. The depth of our firm's experience and resources enhances our ability to foresee and respond proactively to challenges associated with structural bridge design.

In response to increasing client demand, we are excited to announce a new opportunity at Shuck-Britson's office in Des Moines, IA for a seasoned structures professional to manage and grow client relationships and projects from design through construction.

Responsibilities

This role will be focusing on the design and spec development of bridge structure projects primarily located in Iowa and some bordering states where our clients are located and include both public and private entities.

Assignments will involve taking a leadership role in the growth of the structures practice - assisting in the analysis, conceptualization, design and construction of projects involving bridge structures.

The successful candidate can expect to have regular interaction with clients and other consultants including architects and civil engineers.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years experience in design and construction oversight of bridge structure projects in the United States
• PE designation with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Structures emphasis; Masters-level education a plus but not required
• Leadership / project management skills a plus
• Strong history with successful client relationship skills
• Experience must illustrate progressively greater responsibilities in project assignments
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills as this position interacts with individuals of diverse backgrounds : non-technical clients, architects, design technicians, civil engineers, the general public, developers, administrators, municipal leaders and staff.
• Must be a proven problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to keep projects on scope, on budget and on time

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