Volkert Inc.
PA Director of Bridge Engineering
Volkert Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
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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 a talented PA Director of Bridge Engineering to join our Mid-Atlantic Region in Camp Hill, PA, Pittsburgh, PA or surrounding area to lead our bridge engineering growth and delivery in PA.
The ideal candidate will lead bridge engineering in PA by managing, overseeing and periodically performing engineering-related tasks including research, development, design, and delivery on assigned project(s).
What you'll be doing:
What you need to have:
Volkert Perks:
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
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
#LI-HF1 Pennsylvania
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 a talented PA Director of Bridge Engineering to join our Mid-Atlantic Region in Camp Hill, PA, Pittsburgh, PA or surrounding area to lead our bridge engineering growth and delivery in PA.
The ideal candidate will lead bridge engineering in PA by managing, overseeing and periodically performing engineering-related tasks including research, development, design, and delivery on assigned project(s).
What you'll be doing:
- Managing projects/tasks and staff in the delivery of those projects/tasks
- Developing scope and fee proposals for various projects and tasks
- Overseeing, checking and performing calculations and analysis for bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
- Review calculations and design details developed by others
- Work sharing on project assignments throughout our corporate footprint
- Performing and overseeing load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
- Attend meeting with clients and other professionals and organizations for the purposes of expanding our business and winning new work
- Leading and supporting proposal efforts to pursue projects and contracts
- Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
- Organize and maintain project files
- Building and managing a group of structural bridge engineers and technicians
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Pennsylvania preferred or ability to obtain
- 15+ years of engineering experience in bridge design
- PennDOT bridge design experience
- Skilled in the use of Microstation
- Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
- Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
- 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
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
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
#LI-HF1 Pennsylvania