At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We are looking for a Senor Bridge Engineer to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office. This individual will contribute to the NCDOT GESC services, Pre-Construction and Post Construction support in the design and rehabilitation of bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and sound barriers, quality control/quality assurance of contract documents, and the preparation of construction plans, specifications, special provisions, cost estimates and any required technical reports. Individual will also assist with growing the firm's NBIS Bridge Inspection program in North Carolina. Individual will be responsible for mentoring and training younger staff, work planning and /production scheduling, growth visioning, managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and clients. Individual will participate in the planning and design of transportation related projects and must be innovative and adaptive at identifying problems and finding solutions.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or other relevant discipline from an ABET accredited program
16+ years of relevant experience
Must be a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in North Carolina or the ability to obtain through comity from another state within 6 months of employment
Experience designing bridge projects and preparing / assembling complete set of contract documents and having strong knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures
Experience with NCDOT Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CMGC projects
Strong knowledge of AASHTO bridge specifications
Experience with a variety of bridge design software
Hands-on experience with MicroStation/Open Bridge software
Development of complete contract advertisement documents including plans, engineers estimate, bid quantities, contract standard specifications, and project special provisions
NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader with current NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) certification a plus
Experience with NCDOT bridge safety inspections and WIGINS a plus
Business Development and experience communicating and coordinating with clients
Ability to develop and manage scope, manhour and fee estimates, schedules
Experience mentoring, training, and managing staff
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on limited as needed basis
Exceptional communication and organization skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200
Paid holidays
Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums
Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Parental and maternity leave benefits
Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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