Bridge Design Engineer
Job Description
OTHON, INC. is currently seeking a Bridge Design Engineer for immediate employment at the Houston, TX location. We are looking for a self-motivated, aggressively enterprising individual wanting to expand their career opportunities within a growing consulting engineering firm. The qualified applicant will be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas with experience in structural engineering as applied to highway bridges and other related highway structures.
The applicant will perform the following tasks:
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provide detailed design calculations in support of signed and sealed plan sheets
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provide preliminary layouts, specifications, bill of quantities and final plan sheets
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prepare written bridge type selection reports
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review the work of other engineers
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train and mentor less experienced engineers
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supervise and review the work of CAD drafting technicians
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work closely with other disciplines within the company
The Bridge Design Engineer will report to and be under the supervision of the Chief Structural Engineer.
Minimum Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
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Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas
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5+ years of experience in the design of highway bridges
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Experience with Texas Department of Transportation design and plan development
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Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
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Working knowledge of MicroStation drafting software
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Working knowledge of TxDOT design software such as BGS (Bridge Geometry System) and PGSUPER
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
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Good verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills and Experience
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Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures) from an ABET accredited institution
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Ability to attain reciprocity in other states for professional licensing
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Working knowledge of Midas Civil design software
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Working knowledge of VBent substructure design software
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Working knowledge of GEOPAK