Senior Structural​/Bridge Engineer

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is growing and seeks a Senior Structural / Bridge Engineer with 12+ years of experience in analysis and design of new and rehabilitation structures, to join the structural engineering team in Raleigh, NC or other office locations.

As the successful new hire, you will have strong design and technical skills, manage tasks and projects, mentor younger staff, and lead team members in the design of highway (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). pedestrian bridges; retaining walls; load rating; and other related structures. You will support a wide variety of structural transportation projects for state departments of transportation, county, municipal, and private clients and have the opportunity to work on related structures in other states as part of our interoffice staff utilization program.

Salary range: $ – $ per year. Competitive benefits package includes 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible working conditions, educational assistance, in‑house training programs, and employee ownership.

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge or structural design projects.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of mid‑to‑large, multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized bridge projects with a high degree of technical complexity, involving a diverse project staff.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contractual document work sessions with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals, and other disciplines.
• Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, and conform to applicable standards relative to their intended purposes, including client and AMT requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager and the Discipline/Managing Director for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and complete reviews of bridge plans for projects.
• Execute training and development for personnel and act as a mentor/supervisor for less experienced Project Managers.
• Maintain professional engineering registration.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• 5+ years of project and client management experience with significant project experience and client contacts.
• MS Office experience.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Willingness to perform hands‑on bridge condition inspection and comfortable with heights.
• Desired proficiency in any of the following software: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LARSA 4D, LPile, MDX, Descus, AASHTOWare BrR, Merlin DASH, sp Column, PennDOT software packages, Bentley Micro Station, and/or Open Roads/Bridge software.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required. Travel is primarily local and typically does not require an overnight stay; some weekly travel may be required on occasion.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Majority of work is office‑based; field work may be required and may involve navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment, with exposure to extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather.

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) – Generous 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have built a team of talented employees who fully embody our values—teamwork, integrity, and innovation. As an employee‑owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT in over 500 sets of dedicated hands. Our culture emphasizes ethics, client care, and commitment to safety, respect, integrity, quality, teamwork, and profitable growth.

We invest in programs and processes that sustain an engaging work environment and competitive benefits package, and we reward employees with company stock and incentives.