Structural Bridge Engineer - Technical Lead

Ardurra is seeking a full-time, experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to join our team in Orlando, Florida.

Ardurra’s Transportation team offers design capabilities ranging from complex multilevel interchanges to urban arterial reconstruction to complete streets for our clients. Our portfolio features a plethora of signature projects including the I-395 Signature Bridge reconstruction project in Downtown Miami. Each of our designs is customized, sustainable, and cost-effective for our clients covering all project types, including Design Build or Design Bid Build.

Primary Function:

The ideal candidate will work closely with the structures team leader in support of our transportation projects, mentoring younger team members, and assisting with the development and preparation of plans, calculations, and specifications for the design of bridges and other transportation related structures. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and be competent in structural engineering and design with an emphasis on bridges.

Primary Duties

• Assist the structures team leader in the development and production of construction plans and details for the structural components of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform major structural analysis and design tasks for typical bridges in Florida including reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and steel plate girder bridges.
• Lead and manage task work orders on continuing services contracts.
• Perform or manage all tasks related to the completion of Bridge Development Reports (BDRs) for FDOT projects.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of construction plans, design calculations, and reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to engineering standards and practices.
• Provide post-design services including the review of shop drawings, RFI’s, and other contractor submittals.
• Mentor younger structures team members
• Assist in the marketing and pursuit of transportation infrastructure projects from governmental clients throughout Florida

Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree in civil/structural Engineering a plus).
• PE license in the State of Florida (or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months)
• Minimum of 8 years of bridge design experience on projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FDOT, and municipal design criteria, standards, and plan preparation requirements
• Practical experience in the analysis and design of structures utilizing industry standard software, such as OpenBridge Designer (LEAP Bridge Concrete & Steel), MDX, FB-MultiPier, and PTC Mathcad.
• Proficient in the production of bridge plans utilizing CAD software, preferably Bentley OpenBridge Designer (Experience with FDOTConnect a plus).
• Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other disciplines and clients.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive attitude

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.