Entry Level Bridge Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Fort Worth, Texas office has an immediate opening for an entry level Bridge Engineer. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges and tunnels along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by current staff.  Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects, the ability to work in the field conducting bridge inspections up to 25% of the time and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

General Duties & Responsibilities  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists others in analyzing information and data to perform routine design and bridge load rating tasks.


• May be asked to participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection and materials testing, surveying, CADD production, and field data collection.


• Receives instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.


• Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer.


• Maintains project database by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.


• Researches code requirements.


• Prepares administrative reports required for project permits.


• Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.


• Operate personnel lift equipment, climb ladders, install traffic control devices and other work in support of inspection activities.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Takes part as a member of field crew on structure inspection assignments.  Takes photos, measurements, and produce inspection sketches.


• Ability to clearly describe field observations and convey information with sketches and technical writing.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.


• 0 to 5 years of experience in structural bridge engineering assignments


• Individuals should be competent in reading plans and shop drawings, and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.


• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA, AISC and ACI design codes.


• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering licensing exam required.


• Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.


• Experience with Microsoft Suite.


• No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• NBIS Routine or NSTM Bridge inspection experience.


• National Highway Institute certification in Inspection of In-Service Bridges.


• National Highway Institute certification in Inspection of NSTM Members.


• TxDOT bridge inspection, design or rehabilitation experience.


• The preferred candidate will have a structural engineering background, knowledge of Microstation, AutoCAD, CSI Bridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas, and TxDOT Bridge Design Software (Bridgelink, CAP18, BGS) and some experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications and cost estimates.


• Experience in LRFD & LRFR of Highway Bridges

Work Environment:

1. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

1. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.


• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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