Bridge Project Engineer

5 days ago

Hattiesburg, United States Volkert Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre we the road to your future?

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 an experienced Bridge Project Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in Mississippi. This position can be remote or hybrid.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Perform/supervise calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs
  • Perform/supervise load ratings on bridges of various type size and complexity
  • Review calculations and design details developed by others
  • Attend meetings with clients and other professionals and organizations
  • Develop solutions to challenges presented by the client within budget, schedule, and project constraints
  • Review construction related submittals
  • Organize and maintain project files
  • Supervising and mentoring Structural EITs and Interns
  • Assist with marketing bridge and structure design work

What you need to have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Master of Engineering preferred, but not required
  • Valid Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.)
  • 5 to 9 years of engineering experience in bridge design
  • MDOT experience is strongly preferred
  • Skilled in the use of the following software is strongly preferred:
    • OpenRoads Designer
    • OpenBridge Designer
    • STAAD
    • CSi Bridge
    • MIDAS
    • AASHTOWARE BrR
    • Mathcad
  • Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
  • Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
  • Familiarity of MDOT bridge standards and design manuals is strongly preferred
  • 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.

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