Sr. Bridge Engineer - Western, NY - CHA Consulting, Inc.

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Sr. Bridge Engineer - Western, NY to join our Infrastructure - Transportation/Bridge Team at our office in Buffalo or Rochester, NY. 

CHA’s bridge team has been recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We are on the forefront of bridge design developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to reduce road closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical and cost-effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety throughout the United States.

At CHA, our Sr. Bridge Engineer - Western, NY provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The professional in this position mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed.

The Sr. Bridge Engineer - Western, NY recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures as well as selects proper procedures to self-check their own work for completeness and accuracy in technical reports and calculations. This professional identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments. Additionally, the Sr. Bridge Engineer continuously monitors the progress and performance of the engineering design development against the project work plan.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering or related field required, Master's Degree preferred 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 4 years' discipline specific engineering experience required
• Bridge design work highly preferred
• Experience with NY State agencies, counties, and local governments required 
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AASHTOWare BrB Bridge Load rating, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Finite Element Modeling Software, Merlin-DASH a plus 
• Familiarity with Bentley Open Bridge Designer
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Ability to travel (less than 25% of the time)

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in – combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities – reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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