Senior Bridge Engineer at GREENMAN-PEDERSEN INC. in bedford, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Are you looking to advance your career in structural engineering leadership and take the next step by leading projects and teams in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership for various structural projects in New England, focusing on NHDOT and NH municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place for you!
GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure that our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.
About the Job:
GPI is seeking a full-time Senior Structural Engineer for our New England branch based in Portsmouth, NH, or Bedford, NH, office. 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 have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with the design of bridges for NHDOT and other state DOTs in New England and other local agencies. 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. We are currently designing multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structures. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, including structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams. With a strong backlog and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.
Responsibilities:

Project design and engineering, from conception to completion, including proposal preparation, design and construction documents, and construction administration under the guidance of senior managers
Actively participating in expanding our engineering operations and boosting our market reach
Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients while retaining and improving current client relationships
Apply engineering principles and produce high-quality deliverables
Prepare calculations and design documents, including the assembly of plans and specifications for public advertisement and bidding
Ability to work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnel
Develop contract specifications and preparation of contract bid documents
Review design criteria using relevant codes and standards
Perform and review calculations using various software and/or hand calculations
Communicate effectively and proactively address client queries
Interface with other internal technical disciplines
Participate in relevant meetings and prepare progress reports
Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for project engineering deliverables
Follow required checking procedures, identify issues and problems, and develop appropriate solutions
Develop and supervise the preparation of cost estimates for construction documents
Attend project meetings and participate in project site visits when required
Nurture strong client relationships through open and regular communication
Provide long-term vision, goals, and strategy for the department
Provide mentoring, oversight, and guidance for GPI's New England structural team leaders

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master's degree a plus)
PE licensure required in NH
10 or more years of meaningful experience related to bridge engineering design and management
Shall be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills
Must have preliminary and final design and plan production experience
Bridge load rating experience is an additional benefit
Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office
Experience and familiarity with computer drafting and structural analysis software
Proficiency in current industry software, including AutoCAD and AASHTOWare required; Bentley Open Bridge, MicroStation, Csi Bridge, and MDX desired
Proficiency in finite element modeling is desired
Sound knowledge of AASHTO and state DOT Standard Specifications
Knowledge of state DOT Locally Administered Federal Aid project process for highway and bridge projects a plus
Good writing and strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team to execute tasks to complete projects on time and budget
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
NHDOT experience preferred