Structures Practice Leader ~Transportation
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Location: Tampa, FL 33647
Description:
At BGE, we seek out challenges and apply our community-minded approach to see the big picture and uncover opportunities. We are adept at analyzing a situation, seeing it for what it can be, and delivering the right response. Through it all, we connect with customers, employees, and communities and do what we say we will do with integrity and commitment.
BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey, and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, a generous 401(k) match, career mapping, and highly competitive time away from work programs, such as a remote work program, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.
Our culture sets us apart from most with our commitment to serve our clients, our community, and our employees. We seek out those professionals whose performance aligns with our core values - integrity, commitment, respect,t and excellent reputation.
We are seeking a dynamic Structures Practice Leader to join our growing team in Tampa, FL! This unique opportunity allows for entrepreneurial career growth within the Tampa Bay market and beyond.
Job Responsibilities
Performs structural engineering associated with transportation and public works projects, bridge design, and heavy highway construction, including reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, prestressed concrete design, deep and shallow foundation analysis and design, complex retaining walls and systems, and maintenance/hydraulics access junction boxes
Conceptualizes the initial structural design approach for major phases of small to large projects or has overall responsibility for the structural engineering work on a project of a limited or larger scope.
Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates structural engineering work and supervises the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State, and County officials and other outside agencies.
Resolves a variety of complex problems (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
Reviews plans and prepares or reviews technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Plans, schedules, and conducts or coordinates construction services on projects of moderate to large scope.
Supervises the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.
Assist in the management of projects.
Assist with business development efforts, including proposal preparation, strategic teaming and partnerships, and new client development
Holds membership in professional associations and participates on company committees.
Performs other duties assigned by a Senior or Lead Engineer, Project Manager, or Supervisor
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with an emphasis in Structural Engineering, Master's Degree in Civil Engineering preferred but not required
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida, or ability to have registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida within 60 days of hire date
A minimum of 10 to 15 years of post-registration, progressive work experience in the civil/structural engineering field
Experience with structural services in the delivery of FDOT Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Experience with design of water/wastewater, tunnels, drainage, highway, marine, rail, and airport structures a plus.
In-depth knowledge of American Concrete Institutes (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Minimum Design Loads for Structures, ASCE 7, and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Specifications. Some knowledge of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) a plus.
Experience with STAAD or alternate structural engineering modeling software, other structural software, MDX, CSi, LEAP, LPILE+, Bentley Engineering products (OpenBridge design/modeling)
Demonstrated ability to supervise subordinates performing structural engineering analysis, design and contract document preparation
Ability to coordinate all phases of a project
Strong computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-office work is required, but we offer limited remote work as a benefit.
NO SPONSORSHIP
NO AGENCIES
BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey, and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, a generous 401(k) match, career mapping, and highly competitive time away from work programs, such as a remote work program, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.
Our culture sets us apart from most with our commitment to serve our clients, our community, and our employees. We seek out those professionals whose performance aligns with our core values - integrity, commitment, respect,t and excellent reputation.
We are seeking a dynamic Structures Practice Leader to join our growing team in Tampa, FL! This unique opportunity allows for entrepreneurial career growth within the Tampa Bay market and beyond.
Job Responsibilities
Performs structural engineering associated with transportation and public works projects, bridge design, and heavy highway construction, including reinforced concrete design, structural steel design, prestressed concrete design, deep and shallow foundation analysis and design, complex retaining walls and systems, and maintenance/hydraulics access junction boxes
Conceptualizes the initial structural design approach for major phases of small to large projects or has overall responsibility for the structural engineering work on a project of a limited or larger scope.
Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates structural engineering work and supervises the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State, and County officials and other outside agencies.
Resolves a variety of complex problems (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
Reviews plans and prepares or reviews technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Plans, schedules, and conducts or coordinates construction services on projects of moderate to large scope.
Supervises the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.
Assist in the management of projects.
Assist with business development efforts, including proposal preparation, strategic teaming and partnerships, and new client development
Holds membership in professional associations and participates on company committees.
Performs other duties assigned by a Senior or Lead Engineer, Project Manager, or Supervisor
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with an emphasis in Structural Engineering, Master's Degree in Civil Engineering preferred but not required
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida, or ability to have registration as a Professional Engineer in Florida within 60 days of hire date
A minimum of 10 to 15 years of post-registration, progressive work experience in the civil/structural engineering field
Experience with structural services in the delivery of FDOT Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Experience with design of water/wastewater, tunnels, drainage, highway, marine, rail, and airport structures a plus.
In-depth knowledge of American Concrete Institutes (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Minimum Design Loads for Structures, ASCE 7, and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Specifications. Some knowledge of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) a plus.
Experience with STAAD or alternate structural engineering modeling software, other structural software, MDX, CSi, LEAP, LPILE+, Bentley Engineering products (OpenBridge design/modeling)
Demonstrated ability to supervise subordinates performing structural engineering analysis, design and contract document preparation
Ability to coordinate all phases of a project
Strong computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-office work is required, but we offer limited remote work as a benefit.
NO SPONSORSHIP
NO AGENCIES
BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.