Bridge Designer-Engineer

Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc., established in 1996, is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm servicing public, private and institutional clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, with offices located throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Our team of professionals is dedicated to detail, innovative solutions, and cost control utilizing the latest technology and methodologies.

N&W is looking for a dynamic Bridge Designer/Engineer with bridge inspection experience to team with us in the planning and inspecting of state and locally owned bridges and to assist in the preparation of reports.

Position Summary

This position supports the Transportation Department (TD) and related work required by other Departments of the Company. Work duties will include, but are not limited to, structural design and analysis associated with highway structures including bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, sign and traffic signal structures. Duties also include creating plan details using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This position will also be involved with writing highway structure related reports, developing quantities, developing cost estimates and specifications. Duties will also include bridge condition inspections and writing condition inspection reports. Other possible duties may include site visits and development of proposals and/or statements of interest as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load rating calculations.
• Perform inspections from ground level, ladder access, or hydraulic lift equipment.
• Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs.
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel, prestress concrete and timber), box culverts, retaining walls and interchange design for highway projects.
• Perform structural calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development.
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software.