Structural Engineer -Bridges

Job Title

Structural Engineer 5-Bridges

Massachusetts - Boston

Regular (Fulltime-Regular)

USD 99,237 – 173,680

To support our continued success and growth in New England, CDM Smith is looking for an experienced and motivated bridge engineer to join our growing bridge group. The candidate shall provide technical leadership on a diverse range of bridge projects in New England. The candidate will lead and participate in all phases of bridge design ranging from scoping and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) to construction engineering services.

Our team focuses on delivering innovative and quality designs of bridges and structures for clients throughout New England and the Northeast. Our bridge projects range from simple to complex signature bridges. We utilize the latest technologies in bridge design and inspection. Our projects involve most project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Management-At-Risk. We are at the forefront of bridge engineering and utilize the latest technologies and accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.

• Provide technical leadership on a diverse range of bridge projects in New England, contributing to the growth of the bridge team.
• Lead and participate in all phases of bridge design, from scoping and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) to construction engineering services.
• Design various types of bridge structures including steel, concrete, post-tensioned and prestressed concrete.
• Design structures such as retaining walls, gantries, and foundations.
• Perform bridge load ratings.
• Inspect bridges and culverts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• PE license in Massachusetts.
• PE in Connecticut, New Hampshire with ability to obtain reciprocity a plus.
• Massachusetts SE.
• 7+ years of MassDOT bridge design experience.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD and/or Microstation/Open Bridge.
• Working knowledge of structural modeling software such as STAAD, CSI Bridge, MIDAS, AASHTOWare, or Larsa 4D.
• Experience with NHDOT, CTDOT, RIDOT, Massport, and/or MBTA structural design projects.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with movable bridge designs.
• Experience with tunnel design or analysis.

Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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