Senior Project Bridge Engineer

Founded in 1944, Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm. Our revenues in 2014 were $3.1 billion. We are 100% owned by our Employee Stock Ownership Trust.

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Bridge Engineer in our rapidly expanding Bridge & Tunnel Division. If you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team working on large, marquee bridge projects that change the urban fabric of communities, this opportunity is for you. We are looking for candidates with the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. This position is for a fully qualified professional that is proficient in performing and supervising complex highway and/or railroad bridge design and detailing tasks.

**Responsibilities** * Determines creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex bridge engineering problems and selects the most efficient and economical manner in meeting the objectives. * Applies advanced bridge engineering techniques and analyses. * Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects * Perform complex bridge engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately. * May function as Discipline Lead on medium to large projects, assuming responsibility for the work of the group. * Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent. * Commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking and improved results. * Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients and other stakeholders. **General Responsibilities** * Develops the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned project elements, and monitors progress to meet schedule and budget requirements. Identifies and documents changes in scope. * Determines the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress. Interfaces with Procurement and Subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors. Participates in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability. * Reviews work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable. Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and makes reassignments as project needs arise. Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, and recommends salary actions. Also provides training and development opportunities for assigned personnel. * Coordinates the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company. * Assists the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study. Participates in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project.

* Must have 12-15 years of related work experience on bridge projects * BS in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis or BS in Structural Eng * MS in Structural Engineering strongly preferred * PE licensure * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Proficient knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD or Microstation * Comprehensive knowledge of industry standard and specialty bridge design and analysis software Skills/Competencies: * Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/leadership role, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.