Job Description
OTHON, INC. is currently seeking a Bridge Design Engineer for immediate employment at the Houston, TX location. We are looking for a self-motivated, aggressively enterprising individual wanting to expand their career opportunities within a growing consulting engineering firm. The qualified applicant will be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas with experience in structural engineering as applied to highway bridges and other related highway structures.
The applicant will perform the following tasks:
provide detailed design calculations in support of signed and sealed plan sheets
provide preliminary layouts, specifications, bill of quantities and final plan sheets
prepare written bridge type selection reports
review the work of other engineers
train and mentor less experienced engineers
supervise and review the work of CAD drafting technicians
work closely with other disciplines within the company
The Bridge Design Engineer will report to and be under the supervision of the Chief Structural Engineer.
Minimum Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures preferred) from an ABET accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas
5+ years of experience in the design of highway bridges
Experience with Texas Department of Transportation design and plan development
Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Working knowledge of MicroStation drafting software
Working knowledge of TxDOT design software such as BGS (Bridge Geometry System) and PGSUPER
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Good verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structures) from an ABET accredited institution
Ability to attain reciprocity in other states for professional licensing
Working knowledge of Midas Civil design software
Working knowledge of VBent substructure design software
Working knowledge of GEOPAK