Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer

Volkert Inc.

paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Florida, Tampa

1408 North Westshore Boulevard (Show on map)

Jun 10, 2025

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a talented Senior Structural (Bridge) Engineer to support our Southeast Region located in Maitland, FL.

The ideal candidate will lead the engineering team's development of construction bid documents, design and assist with business development activities.

What you'll be doing:

Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs

Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity

Review calculations and design details developed by others

Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations

Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule and project constraints

Review shop drawings and other construction related submittals

Organize and maintain project files

Quantity take-off for bridge project engineer's estimate

Provide oversight and direction to junior engineering staff

What you need to have:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Florida

10 - 15 years of engineering experience in bridge design

Extensive experience utilizing FDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance on bridge projects is required, 10 years minimum

Skilled in the use of MicroStation and AutoCAD, experience with OpenBridge Designer a plus

Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures

Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures

Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications

Master of Engineering preferred, but not required

Post-tensioned concrete design experience a plus

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,

Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems

Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written

Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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