Bridge Engineer

at  ATCS PLC

ATCS is looking for a qualified Bridge Engineer to join our Structural Engineering practice. This role can report out of any ATCS office location, although candidates local to Herndon, VA and Richmond, VA are preferred. We offer a flex, hybrid environment. Experience with projects and clients in ATCS markets is highly desired.
This role will include performing simple and complex analysis, design, and documentation of various transportation structures with emphasis on single and multi-span bridges, culverts, retaining walls, foundations, sign structures, and ITS structures. This position will work closely with our Director of Structural Engineering to help expand this discipline companywide. This position will function as a technical leader, will coordinate overall design activities, project submissions, and will be responsible for additional Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure the final products meet the technical requirements and goals of our clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil and Structural Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Virginia is preferred, but PE licensure in other ATCS markets (PA, MD, NC or SC) is also highly desired.
• Well versed in DOT standards, procedures, and specifications
• 5 to 20 years of experience with inspection & design of bridges and related highway structures
• Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and other highway structures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bridge Safety Inspection certification is a plus
• Familiarity with design and analysis using various materials including steel, precast and cast-in-place concrete; prestressed and post-tensioned concrete and timber.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possesses knowledge of VDOT or PennDOT design software
• Possesses knowledge/understanding of finite element and 2D/3D modeling program(s)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions
• Comfortable performing in an environment that requires independent evaluation, judgment and decision making
• Proficient with Microstation and/or Open Bridge Designer
  ATCS, PLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS, PLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at ccrockett@atcsplc.com.

• Performs and checks design calculations, prepares technical specifications, prepares cost estimates and other construction documents, and successfully delivers projects to completion
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing structures
• Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget and schedule
• Issue reports, schedules, estimates of probable costs
• Assist with responses to SOIs, RFPs and other pursuits
• Assist with developing budgets and scopes of work
• Perform peer reviews and expert reporting