Structural Bridge Engineer

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a talented Structural Bridge Engineer in our Southwest Region located in Utah.

What you’ll be doing:

Perform calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs

Review calculations and design details developed by others

Perform load ratings on bridges of various type, size, and complexity

Prepare structural drawings in MicroStation and AutoCAD

Bridge inspections

Review shop drawings and other related construction submittals

Organize and maintain project files

Cost estimating for various structural elements

Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints

Working closely and effectively communicating with team members

What you need to have:

B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program. M.S. in Structural Engineering a plus

3-7 years of engineering experience in bridge design

Course level or recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design

EIT certification is required

Professional Engineering License (PE) in Utah or ability to obtain is preferred

Structural Engineering License (SE) in Utah or ability to obtain is preferred

Familiarity with bridge analysis software, MicroStation, or AutoCAD is preferred

Strong skills using MS Excel and MS Word

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Must have the ability to immediately work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion

Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems

Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written

Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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