Senior Bridge Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Cleveland, Ohio office has an opportunity for a Senior Bridge Engineer with over 10 years of experience in bridge design to join our established transportation practice. Projects would include, new structures design, as well as, evaluation and rehabilitation or repair of existing bridge structures. Candidates will be responsible for the overall project management, the design of projects, monitoring and adhering to budgets and schedules, performing QC or QA reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and working with other staff in completing projects. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects site visits, and to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects. The candidate will also assist in the development of the project understanding and technical approach associated with the preparation of bridge proposals.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares or preferably directs; 1) preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for difficult projects. 2) Construction management tasks.
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Organizes and develops project team to execute specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, project design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and project inspection. Must be able to delegate.
• Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and manpower, resolving engineering design problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Shows understanding of team management, develops project scope of work, estimating manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules, and tracks project progress.
• Assures that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside his organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Develop and present proposals to clients.
• Directs the inspection of construction site to monitor progress and ensure general conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plans and executes project meeting. May negotiate a difficult project issue with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interprets changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
• May set up and perform a client marketing meeting.
• Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience in the civil/structural design, rehabilitation, and evaluation of bridges along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates.
• An Ohio Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong experience with structural/bridge design process through application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of providing Project Management and Senior Structural engineering design services for the successful completion of bridge projects.
• Strong experience with the structural/bridge design process through application of the ODOT Bridge Design Manual requirements.
• Established working relationship and credibility with ODOT bridge design staff.
• Strong background in the design of bridges for ODOT and other local transportation agencies.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and experience with engineering design packages such as MicroStation (required), AutoCAD (desirable), AASHTO BrR, LEAP Bridge, and LARSA.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Master’s degree (MCE / MSCE) in Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Develop and present proposals to clients in association with the Client Managers.
• Directs the inspection of construction site to monitor progress and ensure general conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plans and executes project meeting. May negotiate a difficult project issue with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Interprets changes in the contract and advises management on needed changes.
• Contributes to client marketing meeting.
• Class I railroad bridge design experience and knowledge of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering is a plus.
• Design-Build experience is a plus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
  
• 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).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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