Bridge Engineer Job Description
Bridge engineer
provides design/analytical civil - structural engineering for projects and proposals to assure that design meets customer specifications and industry codes and standards.
Bridge Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective bridge engineer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included bridge engineer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Prepare designs under minimal supervision
Produce, or manage the production of, design and construction documents for bridges from concept through construction - This effort may include development or review of design calculations
Provide lead technical support and undertake technical analysis and design of highway bridges and other structures, including developing new methods and techniques, to complete complex or unique studies
Undertakes and project manages rail and road bridges, and associated structures engineering schemes, from inspection and assessment, feasibility through to detailed design
Develops plans, specifications of conventional new bridge design projects rehabilitation projects
Demonstrated experience in managing complex road and bridge projects and meeting delivery requirements
Solid business development skills and the ability to build strong client relationships
Effective collaboration, degree and level of input and professional assistance given to key contacts including all staff and suppliers
Demonstrated experience in managing road and bridge projects and meeting delivery requirements
Undertake and manage road/rail bridges and associated structures engineering schemes from feasibility through to detailed design
Bridge Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Bridge Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, OSHA, MTQ, PE, FE, NBIS, E.I, US, SE, NCEES
Education for Bridge Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the bridge engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, Technical, Construction, Science, Graduate, Communication, Education, Management
Skills for Bridge Engineer
Desired skills for bridge engineer include:
Microstation
AutoCAD
DMRB
Eurocodes
Current codes and standards
Eurocode Standards
British Standards and assessment codes
Structural engineering principles
Desired experience for bridge engineer includes:
Assist with the commercial and financial control of your project
Supervision of graduate engineers and technicians
Prepare, implement and assess contract documents
You will have worked with a variant of clients of both national and local authorities, together with major contractors
You will be able to manage staff and project a strong ethos in the culture of Health and Safety awareness and compliance
You will have a current driving license and be willing to travel throughout the UK to visit sites
Bridge Engineer Examples
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Bridge Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a bridge engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for bridge engineer
- Undertake and project manage rail and/or road bridge and associated structures engineering schemes from inspection and assessment, feasibility through to detailed design
- Preparation of outline drawings and detailed sketches of engineering solutions
- Principal, General and Special inspections of bridges
- Assessment of bridges and highway structures
- Contributing to feasibility studies, designs and reports
- Assist with programme management and monitoring of KPI’s
- Contribute to other fee earning consultancy work – primarily in other Civils orientated projects, when required
- Develop and mentor graduates and other team members as required
- Work independently carrying out bridge feasibility works, design, assessment and strengthening depending upon project requirements
- Lead design teams throughout all phases of the project, from bidding to completion
Qualifications for bridge engineer
- You will have high level technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to lead teams of graduate and senior engineers in such projects
- Design experience of major civil engineering structures
- Detailed understanding of the design process and interfacing with multiple disciplines
- Good knowledge of structural mechanics and fundamental engineering principles
- A dedication to good quality engineering
- Ability to think creatively and solve structural engineering problems quickly and efficiently
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a bridge engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for bridge engineer
- BEng/BSc in Civil or Structural Engineering discipline
- Provides technical input on complex structural engineering problems and provides effective coordination and communication with other technical disciplines
- Provides consultation and advice throughout the company on matters within area of expertise
- Monitors budget conformance
- May function as the project manager for routine to semi-complex projects
- Undertake structural design tasks for simple and complex bridges and other civil structures
- Studying the drawings and analyzing the quantities of concrete, steel
- Planning, studies, design, and construction engineering with a focus on transportation-related projects
- The candidate will lead the design and contract package preparation efforts by working directly with other disciplines and clients
- Undertake design, feasibility and other assessment, and certification of bridge and civil structures
Qualifications for bridge engineer
- A Chartered Civil or Structural Engineering with a masters (preferred) or ordinary level degree in civil engineering
- Chartered Engineer - ICE/ IStructE
- Experience in the assessment of rail and/or road projects
- Team player, prepared to play your part and be flexible to suit the team and project requirements
- Relevant experience in design of bridges and other transportation structures
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of bridge engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for bridge engineer
- Assist with the development of design concepts, carrying out detailed design of bridges, underpasses and other infrastructure structures
- Plan and carry out site inspections of structures, if required
- A high drive to achieve set goals
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders
- Assist in the effective health and safety management of the team
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline required
- Florida Professional Engineering License required
- 5 or more years of experience on FDOT projects preferred
- Perform advance finite element analysis
- Perform soil-structure analysis and foundation design
Qualifications for bridge engineer
- 10+ years in bridge design and construction with recent bridge design experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Alberta (or eligible for registration)
- Experience in successfully leading bridge projects
- Experience in overseeing and managing small teams of engineers and technicians
- Complex structural design and analysis skills with a strong working knowledge of bridge modeling and analysis, steel girder design and prestressed concrete girder design
- Experience participating in multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with ability to coordinate with supporting design disciplines, drainage, roadway, lighting, aesthetics
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Our company is hiring for a bridge engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for bridge engineer
- To analyze and rate various bridge spans on the CN network in accordance with AREMA guidelines
- To draft Bridge Assessment Reports specifying bridge maintenance, strengthening or replacement requirements
- To determine speed and load restrictions based on bridge capacity
- To approve dimensional load proposals over specified routes along the CN network
- To determine equipment (locomotives & cars) suitability for operation over specified routes
- To provide support to regions during bridge related emergencies
- To maintain existing analysis software and develop new analysis tools
- To apply CN policies and the 5 guiding principles
- Field assignments
- Design small and medium size projects
Qualifications for bridge engineer
- Chartered Engineer with ICE or IStructE
- You will have high level technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to assist in leading teams of graduate engineers in such projects
- You will have worked with a variety of Clients of both national and local authorities, together with major contractors
- You will be able to project a strong ethos in the culture of Health and Safety awareness and compliance
- You will have a good command of oral and written English
- Preferable have experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of bridge engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for bridge engineer
- Perform portion of design of structures of significant complexity
- Performs supervised bridge design check of projects
- Supervision of all Rail Work, testing of all required Laboratory & field test, daily reporting of progress of work to the Team Leader, doing joint measurement, Checking of reinforcement and pilling works, concreting works, Bridge works
- Able to assign and check the work of graduate and Assistant engineers, technicians
- Provides senior-level technical expertise on all project aspects associated with conceptual engineering and detailed engineering designs
- Planning, modeling and design of conventional and complex bridge projects
- Project management and coordination with administrative operations
- Has some client contact at staff level
- Planning, modeling and design of conventional and complex bridge projects - Completeness and accuracy of design team work
- Plans and coordinates aspects of work, and performs analysis and design
Qualifications for bridge engineer
- You will have good developing technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to assist in guiding graduate engineers engaged in such projects
- You will have an enthusiasm to work with a variety of Clients of both national and local authorities, together with major contractors
- You will have high level technical skills in current inspection, assessment and design and be able to lead teams of graduate engineers in such projects
- You will have worked with a variety of Clients of both national and local authorities, together with major contractors and have been the primary point of Client contact in many cases
- Ability to obtain Professional Engineer’s license in Virginia within six months
- Relevant degree and will be a Chartered Engineer (MICE, MIStructE or equivalent recognized professional qualification) with strong post graduate experience in bridge analysis and design