Bridge Engineering Design Lead at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Are you looking to advance your career in structural design leadership and take that next step by leading a team that prioritizes teamwork, communication, and quality? Do you enjoy managing a team and solving problems? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIhas a place for you!


GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives and begins with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the friendly and supportive culture that is felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.



About the Job:



GPI seeks a talented full-time structural team leader for our New England branch. Wilmington, MA; Boston, MA; Salem, NH; and Bedford, NH are all possible office locations. GPI offers flexible work schedules with the ability to split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will be exposed to a wide range of design projects. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates should have experience in bridge and structural design in transportation projects as well as the ability to lead and mentor a team of other structural designers. The role will involve bridge design predominately in MA although bridge design experience in other states will be welcomed. Experience in MA is preferred. We seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn and mentor others, the willingness to work collaboratively with our team, and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.


GPI has exciting and complex projects and is looking for senior expertise in bridge design to help supplement and guide the talent of our existing staff. We have multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structure designs in various stages of development and design. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects which include structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams.



What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities):

• Supervising a team of engineers including managing workload, guiding career development, and facilitating team member goals achievement


• Working on innovative and challenging projects


• Take ownership of bridge project designs from scope development through construction


• Design details and calculations in accordance with the MassDOT Bridge Manual and AASHTO


• Develop project approaches alongside clients


• Maintain communication with the client, project team, and stakeholders regarding project goals, challenges, progress, and presentation in public forums


• Management of each project including staff management, quality, contracts, finances, and schedule


• Work with the marketing team for strategic pursuits and business development

• Prior professional experience in the layout and design of structures, including bridges and retaining walls


• Prior experience in project management


• Proficiency in current industry software, including AutoCAD


• Working knowledge of LRFD Bridge Design Codes

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's Degree a Plus)


• 10+ years of relevant experience in structural design and analysis


• Licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts or the ability to obtain the license within six months of hire.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working