Civil Bridge Engineer
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Civil Bridge Engineer
Are you ready to engineer the future of infrastructure At Aster Brands were not just building bridge components were redefining how bridges are designed manufactured and deployed. With our globally-licensed systems we empower manufacturers worldwide to bring high-performance precast solutions to life.
Now were expanding beyond walls and retaining structures into the full spectrum of bridge engineering including foundations abutments superstructures coping systems and more. Were looking for a Bridge Engineer who thrives at the intersection of design analysis and real-world implementation. Starting with a modular bridge concept were creating our new Velpont system for rapid installation and high levels of reliability. Youll join us in bringing innovative cost-effective and resilient bridge solutions to market.
In this role youll help shape the next generation of bridge components by marrying structural rigor with manufacturing practicality geotechnical insight with hydraulic awareness and design clarity with client-facing communication. If youre ready to roll up your sleeves share your expertise in technical sales presentations and approach every challenge with a can-do mindset then you might be the engineer who helps our licensed systems change the world in concrete ways.
This is an onsite position located in beautiful Northern Michigan that balances small-town charm with natural adventure relaxed pace and a strong sense of community. We would look at relocation to Northern Michigan and/or consider remote opportunities. Aster Brands offers a package of forward-thinking employee benefits including excellent health dental vision and life insurance 401k with employer match profit sharing paid time off paid holidays award-winning adoption and foster care reimbursement partial paid family leave product discounts access to an onsite licensed professional counselor and a team of innovative driven and caring coworkers.
Key Position Responsibilities Include:
Design and Analysis
- Design bridge components including foundations abutment walls superstructures beams coping caps and corner systems for new bridge applications.
- Generate design resources technician documentation material specifications and presentations for stakeholders.
- Perform structural design calculations for bridge and abutment wall systems following AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications ASTM DOT and/or local standards.
- Design bridge geometry and alignments to accommodate roadway grades minimum clearances and hydraulic conditions.
- Evaluate scour depth mechanics and integrate countermeasures into foundation and abutment design.
- Prepare preliminary and final bridge design drawings and specifications using AutoCAD.
Feasibility and Concept Development
- Conduct feasibility analyses and develop conceptual bridge designs for prospective projects.
- Prepare technical reports quantity takeoffs and cost estimates to support project planning and licensing proposals.
- Assess constructibility and optimize designs for manufacturability and installation efficiency.
- Technical Sales Presentations and Customer Engagement
- Communicate technical design concepts clearly to both engineering and non-engineering audiences including current and prospective customers consulting engineers design teams DOTs municipalities and other partners involved.
- Support marketing and business development sales teams with technical input for proposals and presentations.
Collaboration and Coordination
- Work closely with geotechnical engineers to integrate subsurface data and foundation design parameters.
- Coordinate with fluvial geomorphology and hydraulic specialists to ensure designs accommodate hydrologic scour and geomorphic conditions.
- Participate in design and innovation review meetings and provide engineering support during fabrication and phases.
- Provide technical support during manufacturing construction and installation phases of licensed systems.
- 10% travel. Requires occasional flying or driving for conferences and occasional outdoor work with current construction projects.
Education and Experience Requirements Include:
- Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in bridge and structural engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in bridge component design including foundations abutments and superstructures.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Experience with bridge design and analysis software.
- In-depth knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Youll be Successful in This Role if You
- Have a strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles for steel and concrete bridge systems.
- Ability to produce feasibility reports cost estimates and technical documentation.
- Have a can-do attitude with a proactive solution-oriented mindset committed to finding practical ways to make bridge projects work successfully.
To learn more about who we are and how we change the world in concrete ways please visit us online at . Aster Brands is an equal-opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Construction Inspection
- Microsoft Office
- Microstation
- Construction Experience
- Financial Report Writing
- Mathcad
- CAD
- Adobe Bridge
- Project Engineering
- Autocad
- Geometry
- Contracts
About Company
Aster Brands offers licensed business opportunities in the concrete manufacturing industry. Our brands include Redi-Rock, Rosetta Hardscapes, and Pole Base. Aster Brands is also a great place to work in Northern Michigan.
