Senior Bridge Engineer (Transportation)

GPIis seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join our growing Western NY operations in Buffalo, NY. We are looking to grow our team with engineers who possess a great work ethic and a desire to learn and mentor others. Our ideal candidate will possess a high level of energy and a strong desire to accomplish great things within our engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in the design and construction of bridges.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPIwants you!
GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities:
Project management and engineering, from conception to completion, including proposal preparation, design and construction documents, and construction administration under the guidance of senior managersActively participating in expanding our engineering operations and boosting our market reachSupport targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients while retaining and improving current client relationshipsApply engineering principles and produce high quality deliverablesPrepare calculations and design documents including the assembly of plans and specifications for public advertisement and biddingAbility to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnelDevelop contract specifications and preparation of contract bid documentsReview design criteria using relevant codes and standardsPerform and review calculations using various software and/or hand calculationsCommunicate effectively and proactively address client queriesInterface with other internal technical disciplinesParticipate in relevant meetings and prepare progress reportsReview and provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for project engineering deliverablesFollow required checking procedures, identify issues and problems, and develop appropriate solutionsDevelop and supervise the preparation of cost estimates for construction documentsAttend project meetings and participate in project site visits when required
Qualifications:
BS Civil Engineering from an accredited universityNew York State Professional Engineer (PE) required10 or more years of meaningful experience related to bridge engineering design and managementShall be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skillsMust have preliminary and final design and plan production experienceBridge load rating experience is an additional benefitCompetent use of relevant software such as MS OfficeExperience and familiarity with computer drafting and structural analysis softwareA sound knowledge of AASHTO and NYSDOT Standard SpecificationsKnowledge of NYSDOTs Locally Administered Federal Aid project process for highway and bridge projects a plusGood writing and strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team to execute tasks in order to complete projects on time and budget