Bridge Engineer

Company: HARDESTY & HANOVER
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Bridge Engineer

Location: Reston, Virginia, United States

Department: Structural


Description: We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Engineer to join our growing Reston, VA Team.

We are currently expanding our design services to support client and project needs in the Structural/Transportation focus areas. The successful candidate will assist in the design of simple and complex fixed bridges, movable bridges, and perform bridge inspections as part of a highly technical group. Join an ENR Top 10 Bridge Engineering Firm that specializes in the unique and challenging.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis tasks for projects including bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects under the oversight of a Senior Engineer
• Prepare detailed plans and construction documents for the assigned tasks
• Perform engineering calculations pertaining to, and in support of, the detailed plans and construction documents developed
• Develop contract specifications, contract bid documents, and technical report writing
• Occasionally perform bridge inspections and load ratings on local agency structures
  
  Requirements:
  • BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited Degree); Specialization in Structural Engineering (preferred)
  • Virginia PE License preferred, or ability to obtain within two years
  • A minimum of five years of Structural Engineering experience with a focus on bridge design (preferred)
  • Experience in conceptual, preliminary, and final design and plan production of bridge projects following Federal, State, and Local Municipality codes
  • Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD required, Microstation preferred)
  • Experience with current FEM modeling software (preferred)
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a design team
  • Must be a highly motivated individual who is detail and goal-oriented, a self-starter, and proficient in both verbal and written communications
    
    Benefits: We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).
    
    EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS
    
    
    
    
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