Structural Bridge Engineer: Pittsburgh, PA Job - (pittsburgh, pennsylvania) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania For Sale
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TranSystems Corporation : Transportation Infrastructure and Facilities : thats our focus. From infrastructure and facility design to computer simulation and economic impact analysis to finding alternative financing solutions for transportation projects : we do it. Our transportation specialists, located in offices across the nation, are unparalleled in the knowledge of the movement of freight and people, and unmatched in technical and managerial services. We provide full:scale professional services to both public and private sector transportation clients. Plans, designs and directs components of freight railroad; passenger rail and transit; states and municipalities; airports and air carriers; manufacturers and distributors; ports and maritime; trucking and automotive; energy and communication; and federal government projects.
TranSystems is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer / Assistant PM responsible for the design and preparation of plan submissions related to bridge replacements/rehabilitations and other structural design projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike and other various public agencies. This is a technical position with future management opportunities. This position is based out of the Pittsburgh Office in Two Gateway Center.
Basic Qualifications:
: Bachelors degree in the civil engineering field
: Range of 5 :10 years of bridge engineering and design experience
: Registration as a licensed PA Professional Engineer
: Proficiency in MicroStation, In Roads, and MS Office. Also knowledge of PennDOT structural analysis and design programs such as PSLRFD, STLRFD, SPLRFD, BXLRFD and ABLRFD.
: Familiarity with PennDOT / PA Turnpike procedures, policies, standards, and publications
: Experience in all facets of structure projects as well as the entire design development process including preliminary engineering, final design and services during construction
: Engineering tasks include but are not limited to H and H reports, Type Size and Location studies, foundation submissions, and final structural plans
: Strong leadership attributes; communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to be a team player; ability to lead and manage younger engineers; display of high energy; and perform problem solving skills
: Preparation of proposals and technical writing, as well as presentations
: Ability to prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets
: Ability and willingness to participate and assist in business development activities, marketing, and industry events
General Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
2. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represents the organization in
meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
3. Receives instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
4. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
5. Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow:through, and
efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
6. Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer.
7. Maintains project database by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
8. Keeps Senior Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional
services.
9. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;
establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
10. Usually performs as a staff advisor a
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