Senior Bridge Project Engineer/ Project Manager - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Boston office seeks a highly motivated Senior Bridge Project Engineer/ Project Manager with greater than 10 years of experience in bridge design and analysis to join our established transportation practice. We are seeking an individual who can carry out and lead the design of our bridge projects, coordinate with other disciplines, meet with clients to develop current and future projects, and provide day-to-day leadership and technical expertise. This position includes structural design, rehabilitation design, load rating and preparation of construction documents, specifications, and estimates. One of the most important responsibilities of the individual will be oversight of the technical design and quality review for our bridge design projects along with training, directing and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Designing and analyzing structural components of bridges and related structures.
• Review project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Developing details of bridge components for contract drawings.
• Assisting with CAD drawing development and production.
• Calculating quantities and developing construction cost estimates.
• Reviewing shop drawings.
• Performing load ratings.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Inform Project Managers of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.
• Show understanding of team management, develop project scope of work, estimate manpower needs, prepare CPM schedules and track project progress.
• Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in MA.
• Minimum of 10 years of related bridge design experience.
• Structural engineering background, knowledge of AutoCAD (required), Microstation (desirable), and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), MathCAD and experience with structural analysis engineering software such as AASHTOWare BrR, Staad.Pro, MDX, LUSAS and/or other structural analysis software systems.
• Familiarity with bridge design process using: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering.
• MassDOT and/or MBTA bridge design experience.
• Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
  

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Master’s degree in civil and/or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Design-Build experience.
• No relocation assistance - local candidates preferred.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commuter allowance.
• Access to company vehicle for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.