Bridge Engineer
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Mobile
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 an experienced Bridge Engineer to support our East Gulf Region located in Mobile, AL; Tallahassee, FL or Nashville, TN.
What you'll be doing:
Perform the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
Projects may include highway or rail bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and sign structures. Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs such as SAP 2000, LARSA, RISA, MDX, MathCAD, EXCEL, LEAP, LPile, FB-Multipier, AASHTOWare, and/or MicroStation.
Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and prestressed concrete
Review drawings and documents and prepare technical clarifications
Guide designers/drafters to prepare structural designs and/or drawings
Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, and perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
Must be dependable with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work
Perform Load Rating Analysis for different types of bridges
What you need to have:
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design
Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design using AASHTO LRFD standards
Licensed PE
Proficiency in using bridge analysis software programs such as Open Bridge Designer, SAP 2000, FB-MultiPier, RISA and LARSA 4D. Familiarity with drafting software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD and other bridge analysis software.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver's license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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
Be able to collaborate with others in order to success as a Team
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
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
#LI-SD1
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Mobile
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 an experienced Bridge Engineer to support our East Gulf Region located in Mobile, AL; Tallahassee, FL or Nashville, TN.
What you'll be doing:
Perform the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
Projects may include highway or rail bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and sign structures. Analyze structures using various structural engineering software programs such as SAP 2000, LARSA, RISA, MDX, MathCAD, EXCEL, LEAP, LPile, FB-Multipier, AASHTOWare, and/or MicroStation.
Prepare or check structural calculations and details of structural elements for various materials, predominantly steel and prestressed concrete
Review drawings and documents and prepare technical clarifications
Guide designers/drafters to prepare structural designs and/or drawings
Coordinate with other disciplines such as roadway, drainage, and perform checks of documents for conformance to structural drawings
Must be dependable with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work
Perform Load Rating Analysis for different types of bridges
What you need to have:
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
5 - 10 years of engineering experience in bridge design
Recent experience in steel and/or concrete bridge design using AASHTO LRFD standards
Licensed PE
Proficiency in using bridge analysis software programs such as Open Bridge Designer, SAP 2000, FB-MultiPier, RISA and LARSA 4D. Familiarity with drafting software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD and other bridge analysis software.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver's license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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
Be able to collaborate with others in order to success as a Team
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
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
#LI-SD1
Job ID: 480939132
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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