Entry Level Bridge Engineer

GFT is seeking an Entry-Level Bridge Engineer to join our Transportation Team in either Kansas City, MO or Omaha, NE ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do :

This position includes structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges, tunnels, overhead structures, retaining walls, and other structures along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. In addition, duties may include construction inspection services.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Assist in analyzing data for structural design and bridge load rating tasks, including complex design and cost estimating assignments.
• Support the preparation of construction cost estimates and related documentation.
• Research design options and code requirements; document findings for Senior Project Engineers.
• Prepare administrative reports for permits, inspection findings, load ratings, and other client requirements.
• Participate in non-design engineering activities such as construction inspection, materials testing, surveying, CADD production, and field data collection.
• Serve as a member of the field crew for structural inspections; take photos, measurements, and produce sketches.
• Clearly describe field observations through technical writing and illustrative sketches.
• Operate lift equipment, climb ladders, install traffic control devices, and perform other tasks supporting inspection activities.
• Maintain project databases by writing programs, entering data, and performing backups.
• Receive direction from Project Managers or Senior Engineers regarding project goals and deliverables.
• Keep supervisors informed of workload, schedule changes, and scope modifications.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and participation in industry organizations.

What You'll Bring to Our Firm

What we prefer you bring

Inspection of In-Service Bridges

MicroStation, AutoCAD

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits :

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations : stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location : Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Employment Status : Full-Time

Salary Range : $75,000-$90,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"California Applicants"

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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