Transportation Structural Lead Project Engineer

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Transportation Structural Lead Project Engineer to join our company.
Office locations for this position are Portland, ME | Topsham, ME | Andover, MA | Portsmouth, NH | Bedford, NH |

Responsibilities

• Technical design with primary focus on bridge and large culvert projects. Opportunities to support structure design for civil infrastructure including dams and marine structures, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and industrial facilities'. 
• Perform engineering calculations and develop engineering reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
• Participate in NBIS bridge inspection, perform load rating calculations.
• Participate in construction observation and administration.
• Review and assign work and/or check design calculations of junior staff.
• Perform delegated project management tasks in support of project execution.

Essential Functions

• Strong communication, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal organization and time management skills.
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers.
• Committed to continual learning.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Experience

• 5 – 8 years’ experience required, focused design of bridges and transportation strictures. 
• Experience with marine and dam infrastructure considered a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Mathcad, and Bluebeam.
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software: Bentley Civil WorkSuite, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, LARSA, STAAD, or similar FEM software.

Certifications

•  Professional Engineer License required 

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• M.S. Degree considered a plus 

Office Location(s)

• Portsmouth, NH
• Bedford, NH
• Portland, ME
• Topsham, ME
• Andover, MA

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.