Entry Level Bridge Engineer - Ardurra Group, Inc.

Ardurra is seeking an Entry Level Bridge Engineer to join our staff in Meridian, ID!

Ardurra Group, Inc.(Ardurra) has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in the civil, structural, and environmental engineering consulting industry. Ardurra prides itself on its reputation as an emerging leader in the consulting engineering business, and we understand that our reputation is wholly founded on the strength of the professionals that work hard every single day to serve our clients and our communities.  Ardurra was ranked #4 on Zweig Group’s prestigious Hottest Firms List and #34 on its Best Firms to Work For in 2023!

Primary Function and Duties:

Performs detailed structural engineering analysis and design work for projects of varying size, type and complexity. The ideal candidate must have a working knowledge of conventional aspects of design engineering and be capable of planning and conducting tasks requiring code interpretation in the analysis and design evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification to meet the requirements of the bridge design code and standards referenced therein so as to produce a finished work product that proves the analysis, design engineering, and project criteria are adequate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. All work will be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. Successful characteristics include strong analytical skills, clear and effective communication, a high level of organization, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Primary Duties:

• Assist senior staff in conducting preliminary studies, performing preliminary analysis and design and preparation of sketches for preliminary engineering reports for structural projects including bridges and other transportation structures related to infrastructure projects.
• Preparation and processing of structural documents/studies for review by senior engineer to meet QA/QC guidelines.
• Assist during analysis to determine code-based load and load combinations applicable to the project to be used during detailed design.
• Prepare engineering calculation packages and engineering sketches; reviewing criteria and drawings; generating project specifications and technical reports; assisting the team in the preparation of design documents; and coordinating design with drafting team and various design disciplines.
• Develop drawings and technical specification packages that adequately depict the work to be constructed for projects to comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform onsite observations during the course of construction to verify structures are being constructed in accordance with applicable codes and standards and as depicted on the structural drawings.
• Reviews vendor submittal drawings, steel fabrication drawings, concrete mix designs and other submittals related to the project, during the construction process.
• Evaluates Requests for Information (RFI’s) from the general contractor to determine the need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations to the Engineer of Record for verification and approval for response to the RFI.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (master’s degree preferred) in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program with emphasis in structural course work.
• 0 to 3 years of structural experience with Engineering-in-Training certificate registered is required. 
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design code a plus.
• Experience with analysis and design of anchor bolts, base plates, including bolted and welded steel connections a plus.
• Experience with Leap Bridge Concrete (Conspan & RC-Pier), MDX, FB-MultiPier, GT STRUDL, and MicroStation is a plus.
• Efficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Engineering