Bridge Engineer

Company: Farnsworth Group
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Position: Bridge Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN
Job Id: 1615
of Openings: 1
Come join the Farnsworth Group team and find out why our employees have earned us the Great Place to Work certification year after year! Farnsworth Group is a 130-year-old, employee-owned Engineering, Architecture and Land Surveying firm with more than 500 employees. We are offering employment opportunities located throughout a nationwide network of offices. Give us a closer look and discover why we are a Great Place to Work!
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Bridge Engineer in our Nashville, TN office. In this role, you will be a key individual within a client focused, technically excellent Transportation Structural Engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients in the support of multiple design projects.
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  Perform bridge inspections, write bridge condition reports, and prepare bridge load rating computations.
  
  
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  Perform structural planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects.
  
  
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  Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, reinforced concrete), box culverts, retaining walls and interchange design for highway and railway projects.
  
  
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  Project management (scope, schedule, budget, and quality) on small to mid-sized projects.
  
  
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  Visiting project sites to perform bridge inspections and verify existing conditions during design.
  
  
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  Coordinating with other technical engineering disciplines.
  
  
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    Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
    
    
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    Licensed Professional Engineer
    
    
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    5+ years of bridge engineering experience
    
    
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    Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects.
    
    
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    Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software.
    
    
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    Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work with various teams.
    
    
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    Project management skills desirable.
    
    
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    Experience working with DOT and/or Tollway Facility Bridge projects.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Masters in Structural Engineering
      
      
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      Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
      
      
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      Experience working on IDOT and ISTHA bridge projects
      
      
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      Familiarity with engineering software packages such as: MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer Connect Edition (LEAP Bridge Steel, LEAP Bridge Concrete, RM Bridge, etc.), LEAP CONSYS, LPile, Erikkson Culvert, AASHTOWare BrR, RISA-3D, SPW911, Mathcad/Mathcad Prime, Enercalc, or BlueBeam
      
      
      Hybrid Work Program:
      Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.
      Featured benefits and perks include:
      
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        401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
        
        
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        Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
        
        
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        Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
        
        
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        Short & Long-Term Disability
        
        
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        Maternity and Paternity Leave
        
        
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        Professional Development and Training
        
        
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        Mentoring Program
        
        
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        Paid Time Off
        
        
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        Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
        
        
        Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
        Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us---and let's make a difference, together.
        Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
        For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking 'Apply for this Position' below.

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