BRIDGE ENGINEER, PE

EMH&T has an opportunity for a Bridge Engineer, PE to join our Transportation Planning & Design team located in Columbus, OH. 

As a Bridge Engineer, you will work collaboratively with the project team to develop creative solutions to address client needs and solve design and construction challenges that may arise. 

Our Transportation Planning & Design projects typically involve design or redesign of highways and roadways, interchange design, drainage design, plan reviews, and coordination with public regulatory agencies and utility companies. Our work includes bridges and structures from overpass to foot path.

Desired Skills

• Ability to lead design and tasks for structural efforts to support public and private infrastructure and development, including unique and non-standard projects.
• Participate in the development of contract plans, the preparation of engineer's estimates and construction specifications and performing field support services
• Develop reports/studies, specifications, plans, and designs for projects of varying magnitude and for multiple clients. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches. 
• Must be able to work with consultation but limited direction/supervision. 
• Provides estimations of costs, personnel and materials needed and assists in establishing completion dates and preparing proposals. May assist with presentations to clients. 
• Reviews project designs and plans from junior engineers for accuracy and completeness, including delegation of tasks as appropriate. 
• Assures that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned. Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside his organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters.

Qualifications

• Profession licensed in Ohio. 
• Bachelors Degree (or advanced degree, MS) in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Design experience with reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, straight and curved steel beams required.
• Experience with wood and masonry a plus.
• Prior work experience in the Civil Engineering Industry is required, including familiarity with CAD and design software, including: OpenRoads and OpenBridge Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D, Merlin Dash, MIDAS, AASHTO BrR, Leap Bridge, PyWall, L-Pile.
• Prior structural work experience with public transportation projects (i.e., ODOT, Municipal, and County) including familiarity with steel and reinforced concrete designs conforming to ODOT and AASHTO Specifications is required.
• Experience with railroad structures and AREMA Specifications a plus.
• Bridge inspection experience is also a plus.
• Experience acting as technical lead on project of various complexity and must be able to effectively communicate and multi-task in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate coursework in structural engineering and relevant career experience designing bridges, culverts, retaining walls, foundations, and related structures. 

Performance Expectations

• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on schedule while proactively seeking clarification when needed. 
• Respond to requests in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner, providing clear, concise communication and meeting established deadlines. 
• Produce high-quality work with exceptional attention to detail, maintaining accuracy and consistency while supporting project schedules and deliverables. 
• Continuously develop knowledge of company processes, procedures, project requirements, and industry best practices, applying that knowledge to improve performance and project outcomes. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external clients, consistently delivering a high level of service and contributing to a positive client experience.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall experience of our full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Multiple medical plan options, along with dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community service time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs and team-building activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including legal and identity theft services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance
• Company-sponsored charitable grant program supporting employees and the organizations and causes important to them
• Financial wellness education and complimentary access to a financial advisor for individual financial planning

In addition, employees are considered annually for merit increases and/or performance-based bonuses based on year-end business results, individual performance, and contributions to the organization.

At EMH&T, our benefits are designed to go beyond traditional coverage by supporting employees professionally, personally, financially, and within the communities they serve.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas.