Bloom is currently seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Bridge Engineer who is highly motivated, qualified, and client service-orientated Engineer specializing in Bridge Engineering. This position will be located in Chicago, IL.
Job Responsibilities Include:
· Organize and manage structural design efforts for multiple simultaneous projects
· Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
· Interact and communicate effectively with design team members, clients, and other agencies
· Design structural systems of cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and structural steel
· Design of culverts, bridges, and retaining walls
· Perform and/or coordinate the review of shop drawing submittals and posts modifications as needed
· The candidate will work with team members to maintain and improve current client relationships, as well as develop new clients
· Responsibility for managing/overseeing scopes, schedules and budgets for projects performed with the bridge group and daily successful operation of all aspects of project delivery including customer interface.
Position Requirements
· Illinois P.E. License required
· Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Masters preferred)
· 10+ years of experience performing civil or structural engineering design including load rating, bridge substructure design, foundation design bridge superstructure design in steel, concrete, pre-stressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete box girders, strengthening of structural elements utilizing fiber reinforced polymers, and developing design calculations
· Experience designing with Illinois Department of Transportation design standards
· Experience in supervision of structural project staff
· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products; and working knowledge of Microstation programs
· Working knowledge of various structural analysis and design programs
· Good decision making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail
· Excellent communication skills
Compensation -Commensurate with experience
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Bloom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, ethnicity, veterans, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability. We offer opportunities to all based on qualifications, experience, and potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Civil or Structural Engineering Design: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Chicago PE License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person